Nairobi United confirm change of venue for Bidco FKF PL clash
Football Kenya Federation Premier League debutants Nairobi United have confirmed venue changes ahead of their league assignments against Bidco United on Saturday, February 21, 2026, starting at 3:00 pm local time.
Following the last-minute changes, Naibois will now welcome Bidco at the Kasarani Annex, after the match was initially scheduled to be staged at the Ulinzi Sports Complex on the same day.
Venue changes
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”Our game against Bidco will be played at Kasarani Annex and not Ulinzi Complex as earlier communicated. Take note and see you there.” The club said in a statement on Friday, February 20, 2026.
This comes even as the state had initially announced that the Moi International Sports Centre (MISC), Kasarani, and its two annexes will be closed to pave the way for Phase II upgrading works as Kenya steps up preparations to co-host the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), dealing Football Kenya Federation Premier League clubs a massive blow.
In a circular dated Friday, February 6, 2026, Sports Kenya Director General Timothy Kilimo notified all sports federations that the facilities at Kasarani will undergo further improvements to align with Confederation of African Football (CAF) standards, forcing KPL clubs to seek alternative venues for league matches.
According to the statement, the contractor is scheduled to commence works this month, February 2026, to complete the outstanding scope of the project in readiness for the continental showpiece.
Kasarani closed
“This is to notify you of the closure of the main stadium and its annexes at MISC, and to request that upcoming events be moved to alternative venues,” read part of the communication addressed to all federations.
The closure plans come shortly after the facility staged the CAF Confederation Cup Group B action between Nairobi United and Wydad AC on Sunday, February 8, 2026, as concerns emerged over the stadium’s poor playing surface.
Kasarani has been a key venue for major sporting activities in the country, including football matches, athletics competitions and other national events. Its temporary shutdown is expected to prompt federations and clubs to seek alternative grounds as the country pushes to ensure its infrastructure meets CAF’s requirements ahead of AFCON 2027.
