Back to the International Newsfeed

'Respect our office even though it has no roof' - Former Sofapaka striker Okoth

Ronald Okoth has urged the authorities to respect the "players office" regarding the opening of Nyayo stadium.

The facility was closed about three years ago for renovation but was re-opened on Saturday, September 26 by President Uhuru Kenyatta. However, to many people's surprise, the tent was erected on the playing surface.

"Nyayo Stadium, one of the best stadiums I enjoyed playing in was closed for renovation for three years," Okoth, who played for top clubs in the country like Mathare United, Sofapaka, and Western Stima, tweeted on Saturday.

"On the day of its reopening, they have just erected a tent on a newly refurbished pitch.