Ingwe chief Ambani rallies leaders to fast-track Mombasa Municipal Stadium

AFC Leopards chairman Bonface Ambani has urged leaders from Mombasa County and the national government to fast-track the completion of Mombasa Municipal Stadium ahead of Mombasa United’s debut season in the top-tier league.

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Speaking in Mombasa, Ambani said the absence of a modern, high-capacity stadium continues to stifle the growth of sport in the coastal city and across the country.

“During my playing days, all my matches were played at Mombasa Municipal Stadium. One of the biggest challenges facing us in this country is sports infrastructure. When we come to Mombasa, Mbaraki is small. I urge you to push and see how that stadium can be completed before these young players enter the league,” he said.

Ambani noted that Mbaraki Sports Club, currently used by Bandari, lacks the capacity and facilities required to host top-level competitions.

Addressing Cabinet Secretary for Mining and Blue Economy Ali Hassan Joho, Ambani stressed the urgency of completing the long-stalled project to provide Mombasa United with a suitable venue for their Premier League campaign next season.

“It is going to be very, very important for the growth of football in Mombasa. That is the only request I have from you, that in the near future we will be able to develop and grow football in Mombasa at large,” he added.

Joho, however, expressed optimism that the stadium will be completed after the government allocated funds to finalise the delayed project, crediting William Ruto for unlocking the funds.

“I am grateful to the government of William Ruto because it has finally allocated funds to complete this stadium. By this December, we will have a stadium here at the Municipal Stadium. That project has been giving me sleepless nights, with so many debates surrounding it. Let it be completed so that people can see the vision we had,” said Joho.

The project has stalled for more than a decade, sparking disputes among leaders and football stakeholders.

Its completion is now seen as a potential turning point for football development in Mombasa and the wider Coastal region.

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