Kenya Pushes CAF to Restore Full Capacity at Kasarani Ahead of CHAN Quarterfinal

Nairobi, Kenya – Sports Cabinet Secretary Salim Mvurya has confirmed that Kenya, through the Football Kenya Federation (FKF) and the Local Organising Committee (LOC), has formally appealed to the Confederation of African Football (CAF) to lift the stadium capacity cap at Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani. The appeal seeks approval to return to full capacity for the upcoming CHAN quarter-final between Kenya and Madagascar.

Why the Capacity Cap Was Imposed

CAF reduced the allowable attendance to 60 percent, capping it at approximately 27,000 spectators, following repeated security and safety breaches during earlier CHAN group matches in Kenya.

Kenya’s Grounds for Reversal

CS Mvurya cited a “near-perfect” fan behaviour during the last group match against Zambia as a key rationale for seeking the reversal. He called the conduct a strong signal that Kenya can safely host full-capacity matches.

Preparations and Fan Engagement

While awaiting CAF’s response, the LOC has deployed several enhancements:

• Expanded official fan zones from 10 to 13 across Nairobi to accommodate overflow and amplify support.

• Strengthened security, lighting, and gate operations at Kasarani.

• CAF is also addressing ticketing platform glitches to ensure seamless fan access.

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