Murkomen
said President William Ruto aims to host a Manchester United vs. Arsenal
friendly in July 2027 at the 60,000-seat Raila Odinga International Stadium,
following its opening with Bayern Munich vs. Ajax on January 5.
The match
would come after the English Premier League season and tie into Kenya's
co-hosting of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations.
Fans celebrated the prospect of seeing their favorites live, though some questioned costs and priorities amid needs in healthcare and education; no confirmations yet from the clubs.