Nyayo National Stadium and City Stadium have been banned from hosting any football activities until a set of conditions are met.
This is the verdict of Football Kenya Limited, FKL, three days after Kenya's worst sports tragedy , leaving 7 deaths after a stampede at Nyayo Stadium. It occured during a match between rivals Gor Mahia and AFC Leopards.
Gor Mahia FC has distanced itself from any blame in the matter saying it did all that was required as the home team during the ill-fated derby.
The decision by FKL is the first communication of any kind from the body since the tragedy. It seems to be meant to pre-empt action from world soccer governing body FIFA.
Some of the measures FKL wants to see before Nyayo and City stadiums resume football activities include safety enhancement at the area around the stadium, perimeter wall erection around the field of play, guided entry into the field and clear definition of an unobstructed emergency exit.
These are to be ascertained by Sports Stadia Management board providing conformation certificates issued to them by the local authority.
Both AFC Leopards and Gor Mahia are planning a solidarity prayers day in memory of the victims. They are also planning to open an account through which contributions to assist victims of the tragedy could be made.
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