The Government of Kenya (GoK) has given all clear indications that the Nyayo National Stadium will be unavailable for immediate use by local teams after the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN).Follow our WhatsApp channel for more useNyayo is one of the two facilities, alongside Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani, that are earmarked to host CHAN matches, with the facility undergoing major renovations over the past year.Austin Odhiambo lists advantage of being a Gor Mahia player ahead of CHAN tournamentWith the stadium now ready for the biennial continental tourney, local teams and fans had hoped that it would be immediately available for local use, with some FKF Premier League teams already identifying it as a home ground.However, local teams would have to wait longer after the Cabinet Secretary (CS) for Youth Affairs, Creative Economy and Sports, Salim Mvurya, announced that the facility will undergo Phase Two of renovations to further improve it.##NAJAVA_MECA_9013216##“Immediately after CHAN, we will be doing a canopy at Nyayo National Stadium ahead of the 2027 AFCON.We will also improve the facility for other disciplines, including the tartan track for athletics,” said Mvurya.Gor Mahia defender eyeing move abroad after CHAN exploitsMvurya revealed the intended upgrade during a pre-CHAN press conference held on Thursday, 10 July at Kasarani Stadium.With CHAN beginning on Saturday, 2 August, and Kenya kicking off her campaign a day later, the CS announced that there will be an improved financial reward for Harambee Stars, as was the case with athletics.##NAJAVA_MECA_9013509##“This week, I announced a few more rewards for those in athletics. I will do the same for Harambee Stars at some point. Before the games at Kasarani, I will be making an announcement of the various compensatory awards that we will be giving to support our team,” he remarked.’Ghost’ Mulee opens up on criticism faced after taking Harambee Stars job at 35With Kenya not only hosting the tournament for the first time but also making her debut, the former Kwale Governor issued a rallying call to the whole country“I would like to urge Kenyans to rally behind our team. Harambee Stars, being a Kenyan team, brings all tribes, religions and social cadres together to showcase the Kenyan spirit.”
