Blow to Kenya as Caf Bans Kasarani, Nyayo Stadium From Hosting International Matches

[ad_1]

The Confederation of African Football (Caf) has restricted Nyayo and Kasarani stadiums from hosting international matches citing substandard quality.

Both facilities were subjected to inspections by Caf ahead of the 2022 World Cup qualifiers but failed to meet minimum set standards.

“Reference to the inspection visit conducted by Caf in Moi International Sports Center Kasarani as part of the stadiums’ assessment for homologation for the Fifa World Cup Qatar 2022 – African qualifiers, based on the inspection report, we regret to inform you that the stadium did not meet the set minimum Caf stadium requirements and consequently will not be approved for the qualifying matches of the 2022 Qatar Fifa World Cup,” read part of the Caf letter.

“As a result, we have taken the following decision: formal prohibition is made to use the Moi International Sports Centre Kasarani for the remaining qualifying matches of the Fifa World Cup Qatar 2022.”

Nyayo National Stadium, which hosted the recent games for Kenya and Tusker, has, however, been granted temporary approval since it will only host the Harambee Stars’ remaining World Cup qualifiers.

“The stadium will only be approved for any subsequent Caf international senior national teams matches and other Caf men’s interclub competitions subject to the implementation of all the Caf remarks,” Caf added.

“Kindly note that in accordance with the Caf Stadium inspection and approval procedure, a final stadium approval by Caf will only be granted if the points raised are correctly resolved in the coming period and a new Caf inspection confirms this.”

Following the ban, Kenya will now have to host international games outside the country. The national team will host Rwanda in one of the two remaining World Cup qualifiers.

This is also a huge blow to Gor Mahia and Tusker FC who are taking part in Caf Confederation Cup.

Tusker will face CS Sfaxien of Tunisia while Gor Mahia will battle AS Otoho d’Oyo of Congo in the play-offs set for November.

The post Blow to Kenya as Caf Bans Kasarani, Nyayo Stadium From Hosting International Matches appeared first on LitKenya.

[ad_2]

Source link