Woes facing Bandari Football Club have shamed Mombasa Governor Ali Hassan Joho whom a section of coastal football fans allege that he has no vision for sports.
The complaints come after it was declared official that the coast-based football club will play their Caf Confederations Cup matches outside Mombasa County due to the poor state of Mombasa Municipal Stadium.
Led by Friends of Bandari Movement’s Organizing Secretary and former Football Kenya Federation coast Branch Secretary, Ismael Mohammed, Bandari FC fans have termed the situation as a shame to the county.
“It's very shameful that a big county like Mombasa does not have a stadium to date while counties like Vihiga, Meru and even Narok have good stadiums,” Mohammed said on Wednesday in an interview with Nation.
“This is a clear indication that the County Government of Mombasa has no vision for sports,” Mohammed added.
According to Bandari FC vice-chairman Benard Osoro, the stadium is in a poor state while the clubs home ground Mbaraki Sports Ground, owned by Kenya Ports Authority, cannot be approved to host international matches including Confederation of African Football (Caf) competition.
The Bandari head coach Benard Mwalala, however, thanked the Kenya Ports Authority for the great support during a memorable season for the coast-based football team.
“I would like to thank, Our Sponsors, The Kenya Ports Authority for all the efforts and support especially our patron, KPA's Managing director, Dr. Arch. Daniel Manduku who has been an integral part of the team's success both on and off the pitch. I would also like to thank the leadership of Bandari FC, From the Chairman, the CEO and the whole board of directors,” Mwalala said early this week as quoted by Futaa.