The 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN) officially commenced with a grand opening ceremony at Benjamin Mkapa Stadium in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. Hundreds of enthusiastic football fans attended, creating an electric atmosphere for the tournament's kickoff.

• The opening match features Tanzania's Taifa Stars against Burkina Faso.
• The tournament is scheduled to run until August 30.
• The event is expected to showcase top African talent and boost the local sports scene.

Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania are co-hosting the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN), seeing it as a crucial dress rehearsal for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), which they will also jointly host. The tournament, themed "PAMOJA," aims to showcase East Africa's readiness to stage major continental football events despite political and economic challenges.

• The tournament, postponed to August 2025, will see the opening and final matches played at Nairobi’s Kasarani Stadium.
• Kenya’s Harambee Stars, coached by head coach Benni McCarthy, are in a "Group of Death" with Morocco, Angola, DR Congo, and Zambia.
• Tanzania, with coach Hemed Suleiman, opens its campaign at Benjamin Mkapa Stadium in Dar es Salaam, aiming for a quarterfinal qualification.
• Uganda, led by coach Morley Byekwaso, will host Group C at Mandela National Stadium (Namboole), facing Algeria, South Africa, Guinea, and Niger.
• Sports CS Salim Mvurya emphasized football's role as a unifying force, highlighting East Africa's collaborative and inspiring spirit.

Kenya is set to co-host the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN) with Uganda and Tanzania, viewing it as a significant opportunity to boost its economy and tourism sector. This event is expected to generate substantial economic benefits, drawing from the global sports tourism market, which is projected to exceed $1.7 trillion by 2027.

• The global sports tourism market is growing at an annual rate of 12 percent.
• Sports Principal Secretary Elijah Mwangi stated, "This is more than football, it’s an opportunity to stimulate our economy, celebrate our culture, and inspire a new generation."
• The government has invested over Sh2.6 billion in stadium renovations and logistics for the tournament.

Hosts Tanzania defeated Burkina Faso 2-0 in the opening match of the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN) at Benjamin Mkapa Stadium in Dar es Salaam. A penalty from Adul Suleiman in first-half stoppage time and a second-half header from Mohamed Husseini secured the victory for the Taifa Stars.

• Tanzania made their third appearance in the tournament, securing a significant win.
• The first goal came from a penalty by Adul Suleiman after Mzize was fouled in the box at 45'.
• Mohamed Husseini, a Simba star, doubled the lead for Tanzania with a header at 72' after a VAR check.
• Tanzania maintained 63% ball possession and had 19 shots compared to Burkina Faso’s 8.