Kenya/Burundi: Where Will Kenya Host Ivory Coast, Burundi in World Cup Qualifiers?

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Kenya is faced with the possibility of hosting African champions Ivory Coast and neighbors Burundi outside the country, if renovation works at the Nyayo National Stadium will not be complete by June, when the next two rounds of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers will be played.

The Nyayo National Stadium, which is the only FIFA approved stadium in the country, will be closed down for renovations from April 22 for an undisclosed timeline.

With the Moi Stadium Kasarani already closed down for similar works which are scheduled to be done by the end of the year, Kenya stares at the possibility of moving the two mega World Cup qualifiers in foreign soil."The Government of Kenya, through our Ministry and the Football Kenya Federation , is in consultation with CAF and FIFA regarding the venue for Harambee Stars' next World Cup qualifier games scheduled for 3rd and 11th June," a statement from the Ministry of Sports reads.

This will be a massive dent to an expected home advantage in the two crucial ties, as Kenya keeps the World Cup dream alive.

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