The government has confirmed that 15,000 tickets have been sold for the historic FC Bayern Munich versus AFC Ajax Amsterdam friendly scheduled for Tuesday, 5 January 2027, at the Raila Odinga International Stadium in Nairobi.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe figure represents the total number of tickets purchased since sales opened on Thursday, 5 November, with organisers announcing that the entire allocation for the first phase has been exhausted.##NAJAVA_MECA_10105841##In a statement, the organisers expressed satisfaction with the response, describing the sales as a reflection of the country's passion for football and growing anticipation ahead of the arrival of the two European heavyweights.“The overwhelming response to Phase One is a testament to Kenya's passion for football and the excitement building ahead of the historic FC Bayern Munich vs AFC Ajax Amsterdam clash,” the statement read.'Now that is Matano' – KCB head coach bullish after dramatic win over APS BometFans who missed out on the first phase have been assured of another opportunity to secure seats, with more tickets expected to be released in subsequent phases.“Only Phase One has sold out. More tickets will be released in subsequent phases,” the organisers added.Ticket prices for the encounter started at Ksh2,500 for Level 3 seats, with other standard categories going for Ksh3,500 and Ksh5,000. Higher-tier tickets were priced at Ksh15,000 and Ksh20,000, while premium hospitality packages, including Platinum, Gold and Skyboxes, went up to Ksh100,000.##NAJAVA_MECA_10105838##The Tuesday, 5 January, fixture will officially inaugurate the 60,000-capacity Raila Odinga International Stadium at Talanta Sports City, with Youth Affairs, Creative Economy and Sports Cabinet Secretary Salim Mvurya previously confirming that both clubs had committed to travelling with their strongest first-team squads.According to Mvurya, the two clubs provided written commitments to field their best possible starting elevens, dismissing suggestions that the exhibition match would feature legends or academy sides.Government assesses readiness of Talanta Stadium ahead of Bayern vs Ajax clash [PHOTOS]The event will also feature a 12-hour fan festival, international entertainment, dedicated concierge services and premium hospitality experiences as organisers seek to deliver a major sporting and entertainment spectacle.Beyond the stadium inauguration, the encounter will provide an important opportunity for Kenya to test its organisational capacity ahead of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations, which the country will co-host with Uganda and Tanzania.Oga Obinna explains how Kenyan football can attract more fans
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