[FILE PHOTO: JONAH ONYANGO/STANDARD]
Allowing fans into the stadium requires proper security planning and consultation otherwise it could result in unintended safety issues, former FKF president Sam Nyamweya has said.
There were ugly incidences as thousands of fans tried to gain entry to watch the clash where a win for Harambee Stars would guarantee their return to the continental finals for the first time since 2004.
Nyamweya said hosting Fifa and Caf matches is a delicate affair, which if bungled the consequences could be dire for the football association.
The former FKF boss was reacting to ugly incidences at Kasarani on Sunday following a directive by the Sport Ministry to allow fans watch for free the Kenya-Ethiopia Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers at Kasarani.
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“While it is good to have fans support the national team in numbers, there should always be precaution not to endanger the lives of football lovers which could attract the wrath of Caf and Fifa,” Nyamweya said.
Police had a hard time controlling crowds at Moi International Sports Centre Kasarani.
