Blow For Kenya as Kasarani and Nyayo Fall Short Ahead of CHAN

Kenya faces a major setback after CAF inspectors declared Kasarani and Nyayo unfit for the upcoming CHAN tournament.

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has raised a red flag over the preparedness of Kenya’s main stadiums to host the African Nations Championship (CHAN) tournament alongside Uganda and Tanzania.

According to reports CAF assessors, who completed their inspection tour in Kenya on Saturday, found the playing surfaces at Moi International Sports Centre Kasarani, Nyayo National Stadium, and selected training grounds to be below the required standards for continental competitions.

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Stadia Fall Short of Standards

Led by CAF’s third vice president, Pierre Alain Mounguengui, the inspection team arrived in Nairobi on Thursday after wrapping up similar assessments in Kampala, Uganda.

Their findings paint a worrying picture for Kenya, just months before the tournament is set to kick off.

Reports indicate that the assessors noted that the pitches currently fail to meet CAF’s minimum requirements, raising serious concerns about the country’s readiness to host the event.

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Inspection Tour Ends With Grim Verdict

The delegation visited Kasarani, and Kirigiti Stadium as part of their final assessments.

These venues had been earmarked as key locations for the CHAN tournament, but their current state has left CAF questioning Kenya’s preparedness.

With time running out, the country may need to undertake urgent renovations to mitigate the risk.