FKF: Sh7m raised during Kenya, Gabon match
Football Kenya Federation (FKF) President Hussein Mohammed (Centre) addresses a press conference alongside Vice-President McDonald Mariga (left) and CHAN Local Organising Committee (LOC) chairman Nicholas at Nyayo National stadium on March 25, 2025.
What you need to know:
- Africa Nations Championship (Chan) Local Organising Committee chairperson, Nicholas Musonye, commended fans for turning up in large numbers, but urged them to observe discipline and avoid storming the pitch.
- “The security situation before and after the match was not good. This stadium is still under construction, and we are now working on installing a barrier to prevent pitch invasions,” said Musonye.
FKF President Hussein Mohamed on Tuesday announced that Sh7 million was collected from ticket sales during Kenya’s 2026 World Cup qualifier against Gabon on Sunday at Nyayo Stadium.
Mohamed thanked Kenyan fans for their passionate support, but acknowledged security lapses that led to commotion and the breaking of one of the stadium gates.
He clarified that Nyayo Stadium’s official capacity has been reduced to 22,000 after renovations. According to CAF regulations, they could not sell tickets to full capacity.
“We sold a total of 15,968 regular tickets and 1,331 VIP tickets. Car park slots had 329 tickets sold, while the VVIP area had 107. In total, we sold 17,735 tickets. However, there was a slight overflow, bringing the total revenue collected to Sh6,998,497,” said Mohamed.
Nyayo National Stadium Gate 8 entrance which was destroyed by fans on March 23, 2025 during the Kenya vs Gabon World Cup qualifier in this photo taken on March 25, 2025.
Sunday’s match was the first international game hosted in Kenya in over two years, and Mohamed assured fans that lessons have been learned to improve future experiences. Kenya 's 2-1 loss to the visitors all but end their World Cup qualification hopes.
“The way forward is to educate fans on stadium safety standards. We also won’t allow e-ticketing loopholes to be exploited in our next home match,” he said.
Mohamed also dismissed allegations of fake tickets being sold before the match, stating that no evidence had been presented so far.
“The amount we announced is what we got from the e-ticketing platform. Anyone with evidence of fake tickets should inform us. We have no reports of hoarded tickets, and any valid information backed by concrete proof will be welcomed,” he added.
He further clarified that no red flags had been raised regarding e-ticketing and that no bulk purchases were recorded.
“We haven’t seen any issues with the e-ticketing system. Those who bought four or 10 tickets did so for their families,” Mohamed explained.
He also suggested that a decision must be made on whether Nyayo Stadium can continue hosting major matches or if national team fixtures should be moved to Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani.
Africa Nations Championship (Chan) Local Organising Committee chairperson, Nicholas Musonye, commended fans for turning up in large numbers, but urged them to observe discipline and avoid storming the pitch.
“The security situation before and after the match was not good. This stadium is still under construction, and we are now working on installing a barrier to prevent pitch invasions,” said Musonye.
The former Cecafa Secretary General also assured that stadium infrastructure improvements are ongoing, including efforts to secure the media tribune and other critical areas.