Nyayo National Stadium
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Nyayo National Stadium is a multi-use stadium in Nairobi, Kenya. It is located near the city centre. The stadium holds 30,000 people and was built in 1983. It is currently used mostly for football matches. The popular AFC Leopards football club plays most of its home games at Nyayo stadium. The stadium is also used for athletics and various ceremonies. Other facilities at the Nyayo stadium include a gymnasium and a 50-metre swimming pool. The state of the stadium has deteriorated due to lack of funds.
The stadium houses headquarters for Kenya Football Federation and Athletics Kenya.
[edit] External links
- Sports Stadia Management Board - a body governing few stadiums in Kenya
- Photo at worldstadiums.com
- Photos at fussballtempel.net
