Nyayo Stadium event forces Gor Mahia to host Nairobi United in Kirinyaga

Gor Mahia have been forced to relocate their FKF Premier League clash against Nairobi United from Nyayo National Stadium to Wang’uru Stadium in Kirinyaga County after the Nairobi venue was booked for a religious crusade.Download Our Mozzart Sport App For More NewsThe 22-time league champions have been using Nyayo as their home ground this season, with the facility offering the capacity to accommodate their sizeable fan base within the Nairobi Metropolitan area.##NAJAVA_MECA_10077634##However, the unavailability of the stadium on Sunday, 8 November, has left K’Ogalo with little choice but to move the highly anticipated fixture to Wang’uru.Nyayo had initially been closed for two weeks to allow for rehabilitation of the playing surface ahead of its use by the national teams during the upcoming international window.Why South Africa-based Kenyan striker is backing Harambee Stars to shock Bafana BafanaMozzart Sport has learned that the facility is expected to reopen this weekend for an event outside football.A spot check by Mozzart Sport found a billboard erected at Nyayo Roundabout along Lang’ata Road advertising a crusade featuring gospel musicians Dunsin Oyekan and Theophilus Sunday, scheduled for Sunday, 8 November, from 2 pm.##NAJAVA_MECA_10088100##It remains unclear whether the crusade will take place inside the stadium or in the parking area, which has hosted several events in the past.Either way, the booking has complicated Gor Mahia’s plans to host Nairobi United in the capital.© Gad IsaacThe development comes after both Gor Mahia and AFC Leopards were forced to take their home fixtures away from Nairobi on Sunday, 1 November, with K’Ogalo hosting KCB at Moi Stadium in Embu while Ingwe welcomed Kakamega Homeboyz at Wang’uru Stadium.Why Kenya shelved plans to have Barcelona vs Arsenal launch Talanta StadiumGor Mahia endured a difficult afternoon in Embu, suffering their first defeat of the season after going down 2-1 to KCB.Despite the setback, K’Ogalo remain top of the league standings with 12 points, two ahead of KCB and three clear of arch-rivals AFC Leopards, who bounced back with a 2-0 victory over Kakamega Homeboyz.##NAJAVA_MECA_10077708##Meanwhile, Gor have already opened early-bird ticket sales for the Nairobi United encounter, which retail at Ksh200, with the offer running until Wednesday, 4 November.Regular tickets will subsequently retail at Ksh300, with purchases available through Lango Pass.

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