Fans will not be allowed at Nyayo National Stadium to watch Tusker FC’s CAF Confederation Cup Playoff match pitting Tunisia’s CS Sfaxien on Sunday afternoon, the club has confirmed.In a communique, Tusker noted that they were not successful in securing clearance from CAF to allow fans into the stadium for the first match of the two-legged clash between the two teams.The team added that despite the development, they would try as much as possible to update the fans on the proceedings.”Tusker FC would like to advise that Sunday afternoon’s CAF Confederation Cup match against CS Sfaxien will be played behind closed doors, as we have not been able to get clearance to allow fans into the stadium. However, we will endeavor to provide real-time updates on the game,” the club stated.💪| Building up towards Sunday.#KenyaMilele #Brewers4Life pic.twitter.com/cAMxrQrxtH— 🏆Tusker FC (@tusker_fc) November 26, 2021 Earlier, the Brewers’ Chairman Daniel Aduda had told Mozzart Sport that they were in the process of making arrangements to have Kenyans at Nyayo Stadium to support Tusker after they were allowed to use the facility.Approval of the stadium was top of the list of requirements, with teams also required to provide a letter from local health authorities giving the green light to fans in stadia.“Be able to accommodate spectators in a stadium and meet all the requirements of FIFA/CAF (in the appendix as a reminder) and already be formally approved by CAF,”“Have presented to CAF a letter from the local health authorities of the venue planned for the match confirming that the presence of supporters is authorized and up to what number,”“Send to CAF evidence that all necessary measures to ensure compliance with the FIFA/CAF Covid-19 match protocol have been taken,”“Have appointed a National Safety and Security Officer (NSSO) for the organization of the match,” read part of the letter.📸| Tusker FC Official Team Photo, 2020/21 season. pic.twitter.com/0yb6bi0EPg— 🏆Tusker FC (@tusker_fc) November 26, 2021 Tusker start their campaign at home, just like they did in the qualifying round against Zamalek in the CAF Champions League, before travelling to Tunisia for the reverse fixtures set for exactly a week later.
