European football giants who came, saw and played
- Two European heavyweights will strut their stuff on Kenyan soil in honour of the late former Prime Minister Raila Odinga.
- In 1968, the then reigning English FA Cup champions West Bromwich Albion became the first top tier team in Europe to visit Kenya.
Many Kenyan football fans went gaga when President William Ruto announced on Wednesday that German giants FC Bayern Munich will face Dutch’s champions AFC Ajax at Raila Odinga International Stadium in Nairobi on January 5, 2027, when the facility is inaugurated.
As some fans marveled at the alluring prospect, both Bayern and Ajax announced they would indeed be meeting in Nairobi during their winter break.
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Bayern vs Ajax in Nairobi: Excitement, praise and scepticism
While many have welcomed the fixture, others have questioned the choice of teams.
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Talanta Stadium to open with FC Bayern versus AFC Ajax match
FC Bayern Munich described the event as an international football festival celebrating the game across Africa.
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