Football Kenya Federation (FKF) President Hussein Mohammed has dismissed claims that tickets for the Harambee Stars vs. Gabon match on Sunday, March 23, were hoarded and resold at inflated prices.
Speaking at a press conference on Tuesday, March 25, Mohammed denied allegations that individuals within the federation had bulk-purchased tickets to exploit fans. He urged anyone with credible evidence to come forward, emphasizing that FKF had not identified any such activity.
“So far, we have no indication of bulk purchases as alleged,” Mohammed stated. “Anyone with those allegations, please come forward with names and evidence so we can hold the responsible persons to account.”
The FKF president also addressed concerns over ticket sales at Nyayo Stadium, which reportedly exceeded the Confederation of African Football (CAF) regulations. While FKF had earlier announced that all 22,000 tickets were sold, Mohammed clarified that of the 18,000 regular tickets available, only 15,968 were sold. Additionally, 1,131 VIP tickets were purchased out of 1,400, while 107 VVIP tickets were sold.
Mohammed acknowledged that there were security breaches at the stadium, particularly at Gates 8 and 2, which led to an overflow of spectators. He assured fans that FKF would work closely with the police to improve security measures for future matches.
Despite the controversy, Nyayo Stadium remains a key venue for major football events. The facility, recently renovated ahead of the African Nations Championship (CHAN) tournament in August, is set to host the highly anticipated AFC Leopards vs. Gor Mahia match on Sunday, March 30.
Mohammed expressed his gratitude to supporters who turned out in large numbers and encouraged them to continue attending both national and local football matches. He also promised improvements in ticketing processes to ensure a smoother experience for fans in future games.
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