Man's Car Stolen While Watching Harambee Stars in World Cup Qualifier

• A man's silver Toyota IST was stolen on March 23, 2025, while he was attending the World Cup qualifier between Kenya and Gabon at Nyayo Stadium, after parking it behind Nairobi West Hospital
• The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has confirmed that they are actively investigating the theft and pursuing leads to recover the stolen vehicle
• Social media users expressed mixed reactions, with some highlighting the double tragedy of the car theft after the match loss, while others pointed out the risks of leaving valuables unattended in public spaces

A man’s car was stolen on Sunday, March 23, 2025, while he was watching the World Cup qualifier between Kenya and Gabon at Nyayo Stadium.

The theft occurred as the man was engrossed in the match, cheering on Benni McCarthy’s Harambee Stars.

Car Parked Behind Nairobi West Hospital

The car owner, whose identity has not been disclosed, parked his silver Toyota IST with registration number KBN 093B along Kisauni Road, behind Nairobi West Hospital, at approximately 3:40 PM.

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After parking his vehicle, the man proceeded to the fan-parked stadium to watch the match.

The Discovery of the Theft

When the man returned to his parking spot around 7:10 PM, he was shocked to find that his car was no longer there. Panicked, he immediately reported the theft to Akila Police Station in Lang'ata.

Investigation Underway

The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has confirmed that an investigation is underway to recover the stolen vehicle. Officers are actively pursuing leads to identify the perpetrators behind the theft.

A Caution for Future Match-Goers

While the Kenya vs Gabon match brought together passionate fans, former Kenyan Prime Minister Raila Odinga was also in attendance.

Unfortunately, the Harambee Stars lost the match 2-1.

Netizens React

Joshua:

This is what we call double tragedy. He was still crying after Harambee Stars' loss, then he cried loudly when he realized he had lost a car.

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Kiddo:

CAF is watching all of this drama... Kenyans, we are joking.

Ramaclassic:

He paid for parking, so he must be compensated.

Hastings Klein:

The car was not inside the stadium... It was parked around Nairobi West Hospital.

Josphat Kwalanda:

That's why I'll never ever attend football in this country unless otherwise. So many lost phones, money, and so on. Hectic.

Amason:

Then you might find out the car was hired, another tragedy 🥲🥲🥲

Oaimo:

Sad we lost the match plus his car.

Broos Criticizes Denial of Pre-Match Training

Briefly News previously reported that South African coach Hugo Broos expressed his frustration over Bafana Bafana's denial of a pre-match training session at the Stade Félix Houphouët-Boigny, the venue for their World Cup Qualifier against Benin.

Broos cited a FIFA rule that grants teams the right to train at the match venue before the game.

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The scheduling conflict with the Ivory Coast vs. Gambia match added to the complications, preventing Bafana Bafana from familiarizing themselves with the pitch.

Despite these setbacks, Broos and his players must focus on their upcoming challenge against Benin.

Source: Briefly News