Muhoroni Stadium readying for Azam TV inspection

Muhoroni Stadium is currently undergoing a face-lift to enable it continue hosting not just high-profile games, but also those that will be scheduled for television broadcast by Azam TV.

Tanzanian pay television giants Azam TV penned a seven-year broadcast deal with the Football Kenya Federation Premier League (FKFPL) worth Ksh 145 million annually with an increment of 10% for the subsequent seasons, and the venue, which is home to Muhoroni Youth FC, is getting ready to host live matches.

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"Azam TV personnel will inspect the stadium next week, and we want them to find us ready," Muhoroni Youth Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Collince Dave told Mozzart Sport.

Some of the areas being worked on include a camera platform which is almost complete.

Despite securing the deal, no matches have since been broadcast live three rounds into the season as Azam TV are reportedly still setting up shop.

Muhoroni Stadium hosted all the big clubs last season - including AFC Leopards, Gor Mahia and Tusker FC and the home team is planning to continue enjoying the home ground advantage for all their fixtures this season.

To this end, they have erected a new perimeter wall made of metal rods around the playing pitch, and are building a wall all around the entire stadium.

"It's cheaper to host matches here at home and that's why we don't want to lose that privilege. Our intention is to ensure that the stadium meets and surpasses all the safety requirements," Dave said.

Muhoroni Youth has played three fixtures so far, drawing all.

Their last game was a spirited 0-0 draw away at AFC Leopards on Saturday in Nairobi.

They next travel to Ruaraka Grounds to face Tusker FC, who lost 2-1 to Kakamega Homeboyz FC previously.