The management of Thika United FC has been taken aback by reports that the Kenya Premier League is considering imposing a temporary ban on Thika Municipal Stadium ahead of the new league season.
The club’s officials are now considering a variety of options,among them shifting their home matches to Kasarani Stadium or Embu.
Head of Kenya Premier League’s stadia committee, Laban Jobita, Thursday confirmed that his team has recommended to the league body to temporarily ban the venue from hosting league matches. He said the field was bumpy with unclear markings.
Thika United CEO Mike Muriuki has blamed the Kiambu County Government for failure to repair and maintain the sports facility. He also suggested that their home matches may be moved to Embu or Kasarani.
KPL’s official website lists 14 venues to host KPL matches this season. The venues are: Moi International Sports Centre, Nyayo Stadium, City Stadium, Mombasa Municipal Stadium, Mbaraki Sports ground, Kenyatta Stadium, Afraha Stadium, Bukhungu Stadium, Awendo Green Stadium, Mumias Sports Complex, Muhoroni Stadium, Thika Municipal Stadium, Chemilil Sports Complex, World Hope Centre.
Adopted from Daily Nation
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