[PHOTOS] Nyayo buzzing ahead of Stars-Gabon clash

Football fans troop into Nyayo Stadium ahead of Kenya-Gabon tie on March 23, 2025/DOUGLAS OKIDDY

Football fans troop into Nyayo Stadium ahead of Kenya-Gabon tie on March 23, 2025/DOUGLAS OKIDDY

Preparations are in top gear at the Nyayo Stadium, where Kenya's Harambee Stars is set to host Gabon for a crucial World Cup 2026 Qualifers match.

Some football fans already inside the Nyayo National Stadium ahead of the tie on March 23, 2025/DOUGLAS OKIDDY

Excited football fans have started streaming into the stadium ahead of the big tie at 4 pm.

A groundsman doing the final touches on the pitch ahead of the crucial tie at the Nyayo National Stadium on March 23, 2025/DOUGLAS OKIDDY

The Nyayo National Stadium clean and ready to host Harmbee Stars vs Gabon tie/DOUGLAS OKIDDY

The Nyayo National Stadium clean and ready to host Harmbee Stars vs Gabon tie/DOUGLAS OKIDDY

The future footballers ready for their flag duty at Nyayo Stadium on March 23, 2025/DOUGLAS OKIDDY

The future footballers ready for their flag duty at Nyayo Stadium on March 23, 2025/DOUGLAS OKIDDY

The future footballers ready for their flag duty at Nyayo Stadium on March 23, 2025/DOUGLAS OKIDDY

Inside the stadium groundsmen and ball boys and busy making final touches to their crafts as fans are expecting nothing less than a win for the Benni McCarthy boys.

Football fans and vendors outside the Nyayo Stadium ahead of the Kenya-Gabon match on March 23, 2025/DOUGLAS OKIDDY