Fans embrace FKF's "protect the game" call ahead of Harambee Stars, Zambia clash
FKF president Hussein Mohammed addressing the public at one of the stops during the "protect the game" raodshow in partnership with Royal Media Services' Citizen TV and Radio Citizen, on August 15, 2025. Photo by Joy Omondi/FKF.
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The move follows security breaches during the last three Group A matches involving Kenya, attracting hefty fines from the Confederation of African Football (CAF).
Ahead of Harambee Stars final group match against Zambia on Sunday, FKF president Hussein Mohammed has passionately appealed to the fans to stick to CFA protocols.
Speaking during a tour on the various fan hotspots in Nairobi’s
West, where he made stops at Githurai 44 before concluding in Baba Dogo, Hussein
urged fans to use designated viewing areas or watch from home.
“Let’s not destroy the good work that we have been putting in to
host this competition. Let us not cause fracas on Sunday when Harambee Stars
will be playing against Zambia in their last group stage match."
"Please don’t make us get banned by CAF. If you don’t have a ticket, watch from the various fan zones or from home. Don’t force your way to the stadium if you dont have a ticket,” Hussein appealed.
The FKF boss also reminded Kenyans that CHAN 2024 is being used as test tournament by CAF, of the capabilities of the East African nations - Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania - ahead of the African Cup of Nations 2027.
He thus underlined that each country is being assessed, and decisions concerning the 2027 fiesta will be based on the current proceedings.
"Do you want Harambee Stars to go all the way? Would you want us to host the final right here in Nairobi? If yes, please let's follow the rules. Harambee Stars is doing well, and we don;t want to soil that good performance with more sanctions," added Hussein.
Responding to the call, one of the fans in Lucky Summer causing trouble at match venues contradicts the spirit of patriotism.
"Some of those players hail from here - Lucky Summer. It would be not only disrespect to them but spoiling their fortune if Kenya was to be banned because of our own conduct. The message is clear, and I appeal to fellow football fans to observe the protocols as spelt out," he said.
Hussein Mohammed comments come as CAF slashed the stadium
capacity for the match to 27,000 which is just 60 percent of Kasarani’s
capacity following a series of safety and security breaches in earlier CHAN
2024 fixtures.
Kenya has already been fined Sh12.8 million for such lapses in
matches involving Harambee Stars.
To ease crowd pressure and offer a safe, vibrant atmosphere, the
government has designated six official fan zones for Sunday’s match: Uhuru Park
(CBD), Lucky Summer–Ngomongo area (behind Kasarani Stadium), Dandora Stadium,
Utalii (Stima Club), Jacaranda Grounds, and Kibera DC Grounds.
Earlier on, Sports Cabinet Secretary Salim Mvurya said the zones are strategically placed within city neighbourhoods to give supporters an exciting match-day experience, without overwhelming the stadium.
Harambee Stars have already punched their way through to the quarter-finals.
A win against Avram Grant's Chipolopolo will ensure they finish top of group A.
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