APS Bomet faced with home venue conundrum ahead of KPL bow

Newly-promoted NSL side APS Bomet will be forced to look for an alternative home venue outside the county if the stalled 37,000 IAAF-seater stadium is not completed in time before next season.

The construction works at the stadium kicked off in 2014 under the administration of the county’s first governor, Isaac Ruto, but later stalled, leaving it devoid of basic structures like a perimeter wall.

The federation was hesitant last season to allow the APS FC to use the facility on condition that the fans must be retrained from invading the pitch during matches.

Former MOFA tactician Charles Odera, who previously coached APS, said the current state of the stadium might not be approved by the federation committee, which will be visiting within a month to assess the suitability.

Despite being erected to terrace level, the facility is currently deplorable as some of its walls are cracked and wild vegetation is sprouting in between the un-compacted surfaces.

Bomet County branch FKF chair David Siele said his office has yet to meet with the federation president, Hussein Mohamed, to help solicit funds that can be used to address some of the challenges at hand.

“The APS are hosting their last NSL match on Saturday versus SS Assad FC. We will use the platform after the match to organize a fundraiser.

“We are also appealing to the county government to help support the process", he added.

APS patron Rose Chemutai has appealed to fans to help rally behind the team with financial support.