Nyayo National Stadium

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Nyayo National Stadium is a 18,000-seater multipurpose stadium in Nairobi, Kenya. It is located at the square of Mombasa Road, Langata Road, and the Aerodrome Road. It is approximately two kilometers from the City Center, directly opposite Nairobi Mega Mall, formerly known as Nakumatt Mega. It is currently mostly used for football matches hosting AFC Leopards football club. Rugby union club Mwamba RFC used to use the stadium for home games. The stadium has also hosted other sports events such as athletics, swimming, and also a popular venue for various national ceremonies, most common of which are National Holiday celebrations. Other facilities at the stadium include a gymnasium and a 50-metre swimming pool. The stadium houses the headquarters for the Football Kenya Federation and Athletics Kenya.

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