The highly anticipated friendly match between European football giants Bayern Munich and Ajax Amsterdam is set to take place on January 5th at the 60,000-seater Raila Odinga International Stadium in Nairobi, Kenya. The match will not only be a thrilling encounter between two of the world's top football clubs but also mark the official opening of this iconic venue. The stadium is expected to host the 2027 PAMOJA AFCON matches.
Sports Cabinet Secretary Salim Mvurya announced on Thursday that tickets for the match will be sold online in phases, starting from as low as Ksh 2,500. Other ticket prices include Ksh 3,500, Ksh 5,000, and Ksh 20,000. Mvurya emphasized that the tickets will be released across multiple seating categories, reflecting the government's commitment to making this exceptional sporting experience accessible to as many Kenyans as possible.
The match will feature a 12-hour fan festival, world-class entertainment from leading international artists, and a series of exciting activities designed to celebrate sporting excellence, honor Kenyan sporting heroes, and showcase the best of Kenya to the world. Mvurya stated that operational preparations are at an advanced stage to ensure that Kenya successfully hosts this historic football encounter and delivers an extraordinary sporting and entertainment experience.
Both Bayern Munich and Ajax Amsterdam have made firm commitments to field their best possible starting elevens for this historic encounter. Bayern Munich has won the UEFA Champions League six times, while Ajax has secured the trophy four times. The match will serve as a chance to evaluate the stadium's functioning, security measures, transportation networks, hospitality offerings, crowd control, and other essential aspects.
Mvurya assured that the match's funding comes entirely from private sector contributions, easing worries about the use of public funds for the event. He emphasized the government's promise to deliver a top-tier and memorable AFCON next year, jointly with Tanzania and Uganda. The government has urged supporters to purchase tickets exclusively through official channels and make payments only to verified accounts to avoid fraudulent transactions.
The eagerly awaited game is expected to bring two of Europe's most celebrated football clubs to Kenyan soil for an exceptional international sporting spectacle. The experience will feature dedicated concierge services, a spectacular 12-hour fan festival, world-class entertainment featuring leading international artists, and a series of exciting activities designed to celebrate sporting excellence.
Supporters are encouraged to secure their tickets within the announced sales windows, as availability in sold-out categories cannot be guaranteed in subsequent phases. The match is scheduled to take place on January 5th, and fans are looking forward to witnessing an exciting encounter between two of the world's top football clubs.
Key points
- Tickets for the Bayern Munich vs Ajax match will cost from Ksh 2,500.
- The match will take place on January 5th at the Raila Odinga International Stadium.
- The event will feature a 12-hour fan festival and world-class entertainment.
