AFC Leopards secure two alternative home venues in Western

AFC Leopards are exploring options to stage some of their home matches in Western Kenya, with chairman Bonface Ambani identifying Masinde Muliro Stadium in Bungoma and Bukhungu Stadium in Kakamega as potential venues.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe move comes as the club faces a shortage of suitable grounds in Nairobi following the ongoing renovations of Nyayo National Stadium and Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani, ahead of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).Gor Mahia coach admits to seeking mental health professional for players after tough pre-seasonAmbani revealed the plans after visiting Bungoma County, where he held discussions with Governor Ken Lusaka, County Executive Committee Member for Sports Benedict Emacha and County Sports Director David Kalamu.The meeting focused on expediting the completion of Masinde Muliro Stadium to enable it to host competitive football, with Leopards seeking to relocate some of their home fixtures to the region.##NAJAVA_MECA_10028713##In a statement on his Facebook page, Ambani said the initiative was intended to address the club’s venue challenges while taking football closer to its supporters in Western Kenya.“Together with Lendrix Waswa, we paid a courtesy call to Bungoma Governor Ken Lusaka, and later on met the CEC of Sports Benedict Emacha together with his county sports director David Kalamu, with discussions centred on speeding up the completion of Masinde Muliro Stadium,” he stated.AFC Leopards captain keen to rectify mistake that cost Ingwe league title“The purpose is to transfer some of our matches to Western Province because of the lack of stadiums in Nairobi due to the ongoing renovations of Nyayo and Kasarani Stadiums in preparation for 2027 AFCON, and at the same time taking the game to its bases.”Ambani also confirmed that Bukhungu Stadium is among the facilities being considered to host Leopards’ matches once its completion allows it to accommodate top-flight fixtures.##NAJAVA_MECA_10028697##The search for alternative venues follows challenges surrounding the club’s season opener against Bandari FC, which was affected by the unavailability of Nyayo National Stadium.Leopards were subsequently forced to seek an alternative venue, with Police Sacco Stadium identified to host their season opener.Talanta Stadium confirmed for first major international sporting event