Talanta Stadium Match Generates Huge Demand As 15,000 Tickets Sell Out

The first batch of tickets for the highly anticipated Bayern Munich versus Ajax friendly in Nairobi has sold out, with organisers confirming that 15,000 seats were purchased within days of sales opening.

The January 5, 2027 encounter will take place at the 60,000-capacity Raila Odinga International Stadium at Talanta Sports City, marking the official inauguration of the new facility.

Ticket sales began on November 5, with the first allocation completely exhausted by November 10.

Organisers have since clarified that the sell-out only applies to Phase One, assuring supporters that additional tickets will be released in subsequent phases.

The strong response has been welcomed by Talanta Sports City, which attributed the demand to the excitement surrounding the arrival of the two European clubs.

The initial ticket categories ranged from Ksh2,500 to Ksh20,000, while premium hospitality packages were also available at higher prices.

The cheapest options, priced at Ksh2,500, Ksh3,500 and Ksh5,000, attracted particularly strong demand shortly after the online platform opened.

The fixture is expected to attract football supporters from across the region, with Sports Cabinet Secretary Salim Mvurya previously revealing that Bayern and Ajax had provided written commitments to bring their strongest possible first-team squads.

Mvurya dismissed suggestions that the encounter would feature former players or academy sides, insisting that supporters would get an opportunity to watch the clubs’ top players.

Beyond the match, organisers are planning a 12-hour fan festival featuring international entertainment, hospitality packages and other activities designed to turn the occasion into a major sporting celebration.

The fixture will also provide an important test of Kenya’s ability to stage high-profile international football events as the country prepares to co-host the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations alongside Uganda and Tanzania.

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