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Most clubs, especially those based in Nairobi, by circumstance don't.
A good example is the Nyayo National Stadium, it is used by many clubs including giants AFC Leopards, KCB , Rangers and many more. My argument is that, this makes the game lose flavour in many ways.
First, we are forced to have more than one game played at the same venue, hence some teams to have to play at an earlier time and maybe what they are not used to, like Western Kenya clubs playing in a sunny Nairobi.
No money
Second, the term- home-ground advantage is just a theory.. Period.
First, we are forced to have more than one game played at the same venue, hence some teams to have to play at an earlier time and maybe what they are not used to, like Western Kenya clubs playing in a sunny Nairobi.
No money
Second, the term- home-ground advantage is just a theory.. Period.
I know that financially, our clubs are not yet sound, but it is high time the clubs in our country should follow the good example of their counterparts elsewhere and get their own home-grounds.
A good example is Azam FC in Tanzania, who despite not being the best supported or moneyed club (yes moneyed) in the league, have built their own ground. This makes the game more interesting since it gives the game a certain atmosphere that is unique to every club.
The KPL Top 8 tournament suffers in this respect, as the teams have to play on a home and away basis before making it to the final, but the bad thing is that almost all the matches are played in one stadium, that is Nyayo.
A good example is Azam FC in Tanzania, who despite not being the best supported or moneyed club (yes moneyed) in the league, have built their own ground. This makes the game more interesting since it gives the game a certain atmosphere that is unique to every club.
The KPL Top 8 tournament suffers in this respect, as the teams have to play on a home and away basis before making it to the final, but the bad thing is that almost all the matches are played in one stadium, that is Nyayo.
Therefore it is high time the management of the league and the clubs work on a formula for this issue. Why do you think the league's abroad have grown so much? The home-grounds matter.
