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What we will do is to use other venues but keep away from Kasarani and Nyayo Stadium. We have Hope Centre, Jamhuri and Ruaraka Stadiums that can host the games. We will have to prepare for the kick-off of matches despite the issue as we have no other option. The government facilities are no-go zones and FKF have not been told what next. That is the situation. FKF, are, however, keen to finding a solution as the preparations for the resumption continues.
Kasarani and Nyayo Stadium’s inaccessibility will be a big blow, especially for the Nairobi clubs. Before sports were suspended, Kasarani used to host doubleheaders - especially games that were broadcast - most times.
We have to win the matches and take the league but if we do not that, it is not going to be possible, he added. “Our minds, our heads and our hearts are there; We just need to win the league.”
For his part, captain Hashim Sempala said he expects to see a tough challenge from KCB as far as the title race is concerned.
“As players, we are happy to be back at the club’s training ground after the prolonged suspension. Football is our job and the aim is to make the fans happy,” said the Ugandan midfielder. “We are back to training and aim to get back to the level we had before and also catch up with the rest.