Kenya is set to debut as co-host of the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Nations Championship (CHAN) 2024, with the Harambee Stars looking to make a strong impression on home soil. Their first preliminary match is against DR Congo at Kasarani on Sunday.

• The Harambee Stars, ranked 108th by FIFA (December 2024), will make their 1st appearance in the tournament.
• Key players include Ryan Ogam, a top scorer for Tusker FC, and versatile player Austine Odhiambo.
• The team is coached by Benni McCarthy, who brings experience from coaching in South Africa and assisting at clubs like Manchester United.

SuperSport has confirmed it will broadcast all matches of the 2024 African Nations Championship (Chan), co-hosted by Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania. The tournament kicks off on Saturday in Dar es Salaam with Tanzania vs. Burkina Faso, followed by Harambee Stars facing DR Congo in Nairobi.

• Number of teams: 19, due to qualification quirks and withdrawals, with the final on August 30 at Kasarani Stadium.
• Broadcaster: SuperSport, available on DStv and GOtv.
• Significance: Hosting Chan 2024 allows the three nations to test infrastructure ahead of co-hosting the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon).

The Harambee Stars have suffered a setback ahead of the 2024 African Nations Championship (Chan) with forward Mohammed Bajaber ruled out due to a thigh injury. Brian Michira, Chrispin Erambo, and Edward Omondi have received late call-ups to the 25-man squad.

• Three players, including Mohammed Bajaber and Swaleh Pamba, were replaced in the squad for various reasons.
• Head coach Benni McCarthy confirmed Pamba withdrew due to heart-related issues and Bajaber sustained a thigh injury, leading to his move to Simba SC.
• Kenya, making their debut, will face DR Congo in the Group A opener at Kasarani Stadium on Sunday.

With the African Nations Championship (CHAN) approaching, Bunge FC, the Parliament Football Club, visited the Harambee Stars training camp to boost morale. Led by team captain Otiende Amolo, the lawmakers pledged their support and provided encouragement to the national team.

• Bunge FC donated Sh1 million to the Harambee Stars ahead of their opening match on Saturday.
• Team captain Otiende Amolo (Rarieda) emphasized the legislators' commitment to attend all matches and support the team as they prepare to host and compete in the tournament.
• Aboud Omar, Harambee Stars captain, stated the visit was a major morale booster, and encouraged fans to attend matches in large numbers, with the team planning to wear red jerseys throughout the tournament.

Harambee Stars forward Ryan Ogam is set to lead the team's attack at the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN), which begins on Saturday in Tanzania, with Kenya co-hosting part of the tournament. Ogam has declared his mission to "score goals ruthlessly" throughout the competition, targeting multiple goals in each fixture.

• Ogam aims to score at least five goals in the group stages of CHAN.
• The Harambee Stars will face two-time champions DR Congo in their opening match at the refurbished Kasarani Stadium.
• The 20-year-old striker enjoyed a strong debut season in the Football Kenya Federation Premier League (FKF PL), leading with 15 goals before injuries.

Harambee Stars head coach Benni McCarthy has made three changes to his final 25-man squad for the upcoming African Nations Championship (CHAN), which begins on Saturday in Tanzania. These adjustments were necessitated by player injuries and health issues ahead of the tournament.

• Three players – Brian Michira, Chrispin Erambo, and Edward Omondi – have been drafted into the squad.
• The replacements are due to injuries to Brian Musa (thigh injury) and Pamba Swaleh (heart problem), with Mohammed Bajaber also missing out.
• Kenya will face DR Congo in their opening match on August 3 at the Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani, and are grouped with Angola, Morocco, and Zambia in Group A.