Ruaraka Stadium
Nairobi, Kenya
Formerly: Ruaraka Grounds
Ruaraka Stadium sits inside the East African Breweries Limited industrial facility. It is not a civic arena but a working space tucked alongside the Thika Super Highway.
Tusker FC has called this place home for years. They are not the only team to use the turf. Mathare United and Posta Rangers have also played here, while Talanta FC has been associated with the venue. Reports from 2018 described the terrain as unplayable, citing bumpy patches that forced the Stadia Safety and Security Committee to intervene. Complaints from coaches resurfaced in 2023, suggesting the uneven ground remains a persistent issue despite promises of renovation.
Football is not the sole occupant. The grounds host matches for the Enterprise Cup, also known as the Kenya Cup. Quarter-finals and semi-finals bring teams like KCB RFC and Kenya Harlequins to the sidelines. The capacity is cited variously as 1,000, 2,000, or 4,000, with the higher figure being the most commonly accepted in recent records. The exact year the stadium opened remains unclear in available documentation.
Major events have passed through the gates. The 2018 FKF Shield Cup Final between Gor Mahia and AFC Leopards took place here. A year later, the 2018 FKF Shield Cup Final between Gor Mahia and AFC Leopards was played elsewhere due to pitch conditions, highlighting the ongoing reliability concerns. Cricket has also found a home on this soil. A 2007 ICC World Cricket League match between Kenya and Ireland was held at the venue, proving its versatility beyond football.
It is a functional ground in Kasarani.
Who plays here
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Tusker
119 matches
Recent matches here
| Date | Match | Score |
|---|---|---|
| 11 Sep | Tusker — Homeboyz | |
| 4 Sep | Tusker — Migori Youth | |
| 1 Aug | Tusker — KVZ | 2:0 |
| 14 Jun | Tusker — Police | 2:1 |
| 31 May | Tusker — APS Bomet | 1:1 |
| 10 May | Tusker — Bidco United | 2:0 |
| 24 Apr | Tusker — Mara Sugar | 0:1 |
| 18 Apr | Tusker — Sofapaka | 0:0 |