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Harambee Stars to play Ghana in Uganda? What a big shame

Kenya Harambee Stars team react to penalty shootout against Zanzibar during the CECAFA Senior challenge cup finals at Kenyatta Stadium, Machakos. [Photo by Boniface Okendo/Standard]

Kenyan football fans are in for more disappointment. Reports have emerged that they could be forced to watch upcoming Harambee Stars 2019 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Ghana, in Uganda for lack of a ready stadium. How unfortunate for long-suffering lovers of the beautiful game!

When Kenya lost the rights to host this year’s Africa Nations Championships (CHAN) tournament, local fans were heart-broken. They were, however, encouraged when the government committed to complete construction of all stadiums earmarked for the continental tourney.

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