Confusion mars Police's chase for history in Champions League
Confusion surrounds Kenya Police chase for history in the CAF Champions League tie against Sudanese giants Al Hilal Omdurman following uncertainty over the venue...
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The CAF Champions League match between Kenya Police and Al Hilal Omdurman faces uncertainty regarding its venue due to the ongoing national mourning for former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, whose funeral mass is scheduled at the originally planned Nyayo Stadium. This unforeseen conflict, compounded by chaos at the alternative Kasarani Stadium during a public viewing, has left football officials scrambling to confirm the continental fixture.
- The match was originally set for today, September 20, 2025, at Nyayo Stadium.
- Kenya Police aims to be the first Kenyan team to reach the CAF Champions League group stage.
- Nairobi United will also compete in the CAF Confederation Cup against Tunisia’s Etoile Sportive du Sahel (ESS) on Sunday.
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