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Sports CS committed to resolve venue-related challenges ahead of World Cup qualifiers
Sports Cabinet Secretary Ababu Namwamba has emphatically assured the Kenyan public that the Harambee Stars will not face any venue-related obstacles during the 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers.
With concerns raised over the renovation of key stadiums, namely the Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani, and Nyayo National Stadium, Namwamba has vowed that Kenya will not lack suitable playing fields.
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10:00 - 31.08.2023
FOOTBALL: Harambee Stars will play 2026 World Cup qualifiers abroad after Nyayo and Kasarani fail CAF evaluation
Kenya's national football team faces overseas challenges after CAF bars two stadiums, impacting their 2026 World Cup journey.
Harambee Stars are set to host Burundi on June 3, 2024, in Nairobi for their first home game, and fans were worried about the stadium situation after the government's renovation announcement.
Despite the government's plans for stadium improvements, past experiences have left fans skeptical about the end results of such projects.
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CAF (Confederation of African Football) had also cast doubt on the suitability of Kasarani and Nyayo Stadium for the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers.
However, Namwamba's recent statement seeks to alleviate these concerns and ensure that Kenya's national teams have suitable venues for their international obligations.
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"There will be a venue for all our international obligations. We know Harambee Starlets need a venue, and Harambee Stars will need a venue for home games after playing Gabon and Seychelles away. There will be a place," Secretary Namwamba confidently stated.
Namwamba further reassured the nation that the government remains in close communication with CAF, emphasizing their commitment to resolve any venue-related challenges.
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19:00 - 16.09.2023
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The CS categorically rejected the possibility of Kenya seeking alternate venues abroad for their qualifying matches.
"Not under our watch. Nothing of that kind will happen. Our games will be played here,” he stated.
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09:55 - 20.09.2023
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Kenya finds itself in Group F, a fairly challenging group where they will compete for the sole direct spot in the group against formidable opponents, including Ivory Coast, Gabon, Gambia, Burundi, and Seychelles.
With a total of 54 African nations vying for the available 9 allocated spots for Africa, the qualifiers are officially set to kick off in November.
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The winners of each group will automatically secure a spot in the FIFA World Cup 2026. For the four best runners-up from the groups, a CAF Play-Off tournament will be the next battleground.
The victor of the CAF Play-Off Tournament will then advance to the FIFA Play-Off Tournament, with the potential to become the 10th African nation to secure a coveted spot in the World Cup.
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