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William Ole Ntimama Stadium, formerly called Narok Stadium, [1] is a 20,000 seat association football and multi-use stadium in Narok. It is currently the home field of Kariobangi Sharks F.C. and Sofapaka F.C. of the Kenyan Premier League, the top-flight of Kenyan football. [2]

The Office of the Deputy Prime Minister of Kenya commissioned a renovation of the stadium in 2012 following a request by the local government. [2] The stadium was renamed in 2020 after late politician William Ole Ntimama who died in 2016. [1]

Kenyan stadiums

The William Ole Ntimama Stadium is the second largest stadium by capacity in Kenya.

StadiumCityCapacity
Moi International Sports Centre Kasarani 80,000
William Ole Ntimama Stadium Narok 20,000
Kinoru Stadium Meru 15,000
Nyayo National Stadium Nairobi 15,000

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References

  1. 1 2 Nyongesa, M. (22 February 2020). "Narok Stadium Officially Renamed William Ole Ntimama Stadium". LitKenya. Retrieved 22 August 2021.
  2. 1 2 "Narok Stadium - Details". Michezoafrika.com. Retrieved 22 August 2021.