Kenyan football is facing another setback as Harambee Stars will be forced to play their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers away from home.
The unavailability of Nyayo Stadium due to extensive renovations, as mandated by CAF, has left the Football Kenya Federation (FKF) scrambling for alternative arrangements.
The decision to close Nyayo Stadium for renovations is a necessary step to improve the country’s football infrastructure, but it comes at a significant cost for the national team.
Harambee Stars will now have to contend with the challenges of playing home matches in a foreign country, which could impact team morale and performance.
The FKF has vowed to find a suitable venue closer to Kenya to minimize inconvenience for fans. However, the search for an alternative stadium will undoubtedly be a complex process, with factors such as cost, logistics, and security to consider.
The inability to play home matches could also affect the team’s chances of qualifying for the AFCON tournament.
Playing in front of a home crowd can provide a significant advantage, and the absence of this factor could prove to be a setback for Harambee Stars.
Despite the challenges, the Kenyan football fraternity remains hopeful that the team can overcome the obstacles and qualify for the AFCON tournament.
The support of the fans will be crucial as the team embarks on this challenging campaign.
