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The upcoming completion of Nyayo Stadium brings forward a potential threat because of unchecked construction waste scattered across the grounds from ongoing two-year construction.

The postponed high-risk match was originally planned to take place on November 24 last year until it became necessary to find a proper stadium because no suitable venue became available.

Ongoing running battles between KOgallo and Ingwe supporters took place at Nyayo national stadium according to previous match records as the 30,000-seater venue reached full capacity.

Football Kenya Federation Leagues and Competitions department issued match fixtures which schedule the contest for Kasarani Stadium on Sunday, February 2, 2025.

The sporting scene at Kasarani features a mounted canopy which lacks completion before Sunday begins.

Dan Shikanda of AFC Leopards shared his disappointment about lacking appropriate venues to Nation through interview on February 25, 2025, even though he refused to use inappropriate stadiums.

Shikanda stated his reluctance to accept either Dandora or Kenyatta Stadium in Machakos as the stadium lacks the capacity needed for such a large event.

Shikanda points out the Kasarani Stadium with its capacity of 60,000 attendees would have been perfect but its renovation work makes it unavailable for the league derby.

The CHAN Local Organizing Committee holds the authority to decide whether Nyayo Stadium can be used because of their approval requirements.