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 KSh400,000 to KSh500,000 to play under floodlights,” Bolo told Mozzart Sport.The experienced sports administrator explained that the additional expenditure covers the hiring of four generators to power the stadium's floodlights, fuel, and payment for the technicians operating the equipment.Kenya Police FC: Inside the revolving coaching door since 2021 Premier League promotionThese costs come on top of the KSh80,000 the club pays to hire Nyayo National Stadium, including the Presidential Suite.With clubs already facing the financial demands of running their teams and hosting league matches, Bolo believes FKF should consider subsidising floodlight expenses using part of the league's sponsorship revenue.She argued that evening fixtures can boost attendance and improve the overall experience for supporters, making them an important component of the league's commercial appeal.“FKF should cater for the cost of floodlights. As the owners of the league, what they sell to partners and sponsors are the numbers and experience. If playing under floodlights adds to the attendance and fan experience, then they should always select a few matches to have that.Furthermore, they remain with 40% of sponsors' money for administrative, operations, and marketing. Playing under floodlights should be considered as a major part of marketing,” she stated.Kenya Police FC: Inside the revolving coaching door since 2021 Premier League promotionBolo's proposal would see the federation identify selected league fixtures for evening kick-offs and help meet the associated costs, easing the burden on clubs while allowing the competition to capitalize on the appeal of night football.Despite the financial implications, she maintained that Gor Mahia remains committed to staging matches at night because of the value they place on their supporters and members.##NAJAVA_MECA_10047196##The vice-chairperson, who is also a human resources expert, said the club's community-based identity demands that it considers the needs of its fan base when making decisions about match scheduling.“We are a community club, which values the fans and our members and must therefore do all it takes to accommodate the majority of them and provide them with the best experience.For midweek matches, though, the cost is worth the return. However, for weekend action, it is more of selling the experience, which is what football is all about,” she remarked.