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Ticket holders of the FC Bayern Munich vs Ajax match were warned against sharing their data on social media.

On Tuesday, November 10, Talanta Sports City warned ticket holders of the match between FC Bayern Munich and Ajax FC not to share their tickets with anyone.

In a statement issued to the public, the organisers asked fans not to share their Quick Recognition (QR) codes from their ticket purchases with anyone.

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They explained that the code serves as an entry pass used to gain admission into the Raila Odinga Stadium on the match day.

"Keep your ticket safe! Your ticket's QR code is your key to the stadium. Sharing it on social media, WhatsApp groups or with friends could allow someone else to use it before you do, leaving you locked out of the experience.

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A file image of Talanta Stadium.

"Keep your QR code private. Don't post screenshots of your ticket online. Only present your ticket for scanning at the official entry points," the statement read in part.

Talanta Sports City also issued a clarification on the availability of tickets for the game after some fans reported that they had sold out.

It said that only 15,000 tickets were sold in phase one and that others will be made available. The stadium has a capacity of 60,000 seats.

"Missed out? Don't worry. Only Phase One has sold out. More tickets will be released in subsequent phases. Stay tuned to our official channels for the next announcement," the notice read.

Additionally, football fans intending to secure a private skybox during the match have been asked to make their reservation by submitting an email to [email protected].

Talanta Sports City explained that skyboxes are not available for resale and all enquiries, reservations and payments will be handled directly through this official email.

It cautioned the public against brokers, unofficial agents and social media accounts claiming to resell skyboxes.

Phase one tickets sold from as low as Ksh2,500. The tickets varied in price depending on the sitting position, proximity to the pitch and the services offered.