Thousands of Kenyans were already at the Kasarani International Stadium as early as 8am on Sunday. This after the government declared that the do or die Africa Cup of Nations qualifier between Harambee stars a free entry event.
Through a press release sent to news rooms, the Cabinet Secretary for Sports, Culture and Heritage Honorable Rashid Echesa declared the second leg fixture between Harambee Stars and Ethiopia at the Kasarani national Stadium an entry free event.
A spirited Harambee Stars on Wednesday held hosts Ethiopia to a scoreless draw to go top of Group “F” in a 2019 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) qualifier played at Bahir Dar stadium. The draw, the 11th between the two sides in 43 meetings, takes Kenya’s points tally in the group to four, one better than third-placed Ghana after three rounds.
Following the directive, Kenyans were up early in support of the National team..
From Mombasa..
Gov Joho’s 10 buses from Mombasa full of #HarambeeStars fans arrived safely this morning in Nairobi and headed straight to Kasarani ready to cheer on our team alongside other Kenyans of goodwill as they take on Ethiopia in a return fixture.#KenyaVsEthiopia#LetsGoHarambeeStars pic.twitter.com/EQ0tCOdWRX
— Duncan Makori 🇰🇪 (@EngnrDan) October 14, 2018
Packed already..
Kasarani Stadium is fully packed! The Vuvuzela atmosphere is all i hear! This is the patriotism we need! The #KenyavsEthiopia match gonna be a blessing to me since i feel am watching Real madrid vs Barcelona at Camp noue😁😁 pic.twitter.com/gx1E2Q0Zfn
— MARIGIRI🇰🇪 (@Dmarigiri_) October 14, 2018
VIP section full..
Just minutes past 11am and the middle row (what you people call the VIP) in Kasarani is already full. The coming party are forced to either climb up or be contented with the seats down #HarambeeStars pic.twitter.com/khHzAJ2eF1
— Oguda (@zaxoguda) October 14, 2018