Narok Stadium ready for use, says Tunai

Narok Governor Samuel Tunai and AFC Leopards Secretary General Oscar Igaida at the Narok County Stadium

The newly refurbished Narok Stadium in Narok County is ready for use, says Narok Governor Samuel Tunai.

The 5,000-seat stadium, which was reconstructed at a cost of Sh300 million, will be officially inaugurated by President Uhuru Kenyatta during his tour of Narok County in the coming weeks.

The stadium staged last weekend’s friendly match between AFC Leopards Cubs and Narok All-stars, which the youthful AFC Leopards won 2-1.

With the reconstruction Tunai, who called on Kenyan Premier League clubs to host their matches at the facility, said the facelift will transform the residents’ fortune.

“I believe this stadium is now capable of hosting important matches even in the Kenyan Premier League,” said Tunai.

“Ever since independence, the Maasai people in both Narok and Kajiado have never had a stadium to use for sports and other recreational activities, but that is now in the past.

“This stadium will transform the fortune of this county, in particular, our youths who will now have a chance to showcase their talents in football and various sports.”

However, the Governor challenged his residents to make good use of the facility.

“I want to urge the football teams in Narok to use this facility and produce a Maasai team that can compete with the big boys im the Kenya, Premier League.”

Speaking after the match, AFC Leopards Secretary General Oscar Igaida said the facility, if well utilised, will spur football development in the area.

He further hinted at his club staging some of their league matches at the venue.

“The stadium has been well constructed and maintained, as AFC, we are ready to play some matches in this stadium in the future if granted the opportunity,” said Igaida.