Gor Mahia vice-chair calls on FKF to subsidize floodlight costs as night matches gain popularity
Gor Mahia vice-chairperson Sally Bolo has urged the Football Kenya Federation (FKF) to help clubs meet the high costs of staging matches under floodlights.Download our MozzartSport App For More NewsShe revealed that the Kenyan giants spend an additional KSh400,000 to KSh500,000 to host a single-night fixture.The call comes as Gor Mahia embrace evening kick-offs in a bid to improve the matchday experience for their supporters, having hosted Murang’a Seal under floodlights on Tuesday, 13 October, before scheduling their Saturday, 24 October clash against Bandari for a 7:00 pm kick-off.##NAJAVA_MECA_10055859##The move has attracted praise from a large section of the club’s supporters and local football stakeholders, with night matches offering fans an alternative to daytime fixtures.However, Bolo says the financial demands involved in staging such games remain a significant challenge.“Playing under the floodlights is very expensive. Apart from hiring the stadium, we spend an extra KSh400,..