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Ajax opens brand new stadium in Kenya with friendly match against Bayern Munich

Ajax and Bayern Munich will play an exhibition match on January 5 to officially open the new Raila Odinga International Stadium in Nairobi, Kenya. This event serves as the final preparation for both clubs during the winter break before their respective league seasons resume.

Ajax and Bayern Munich are set to face each other in an exhibition match to celebrate the grand opening of the newly constructed Raila Odinga International Stadium in Nairobi, Kenya. Scheduled for January 5, the event will feature these two prominent European football clubs playing before a crowd capacity of 60,000 spectators. This match serves as the official inauguration for the facility, which is also slated to host future games during the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations.

For Ajax, the encounter marks the conclusion of their mid-season training camp as they prepare for the second half of the Eredivisie schedule. The match highlights Kenya's growing status as a footballing host nation, drawing high-profile international talent. Both the Dutch and German leagues are currently observing their winter breaks, with the fixture providing essential preparation time for the clubs before league play resumes in January.

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