Back ملعب نيايو الوطني Arabic Nyayo National Stadium German Estadio Nacional Nyayo Spanish Nyayo National Stadium French Ньяйо (стадион) KK Nationaal Stadion Nyayo Dutch Estádio Nacional de Nyayo Portuguese Ньяйо (стадион) Russian Uwanja wa michezo Nyayo Swahili
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| Location | Nairobi, Kenya |
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| Coordinates | 1°18′13″S 36°49′27″E / 1.30361°S 36.82417°E |
| Owner | Government of Kenya |
| Operator | Sports Kenya |
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| Surface | Grass |
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| Opened | 1983 |
| Renovated | 2024 |
| Expanded | 2024 |
| Architect | Nyanja Architects and Associates |
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| A.F.C. Leopards Athletics Kenya Kenya national football team | |
Nyayo National Stadium is a 18,000-seater multi-purpose stadium in Nairobi, Kenya.[1] 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 is also used for athletics, swimming,[clarification needed] and various 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.