Algeria commenced their 2024 TotalEnergies African Nations Championship (Chan) campaign by defeating hosts Uganda 3-0 at the Mandela National Stadium in Kampala. This victory set new tournament records and extended their remarkable clean sheet streak.

• Algeria extended their unbeaten Chan run to seven matches and their clean sheet streak to an astonishing 712 minutes—the longest in the competition’s history.
• Goals were scored by captain Ayoub Ghazala, Rahmane Meziane, and Sofiane Bayazid.
• Head coach Madjid Bougherra stated their goal is to "bring the trophy home" after their loss in the 2022 Chan final.
• Rahmane Meziane, named Player of the Match, scored his seventh career Chan goal, nearing teammate Aymen Mahious’s nine-goal record.

Kenya is poised to host the Federation of East Africa Secondary Schools Sports Association (FEASSSA) games in Kakamega from August 14-23, aiming to reclaim the overall trophy from Uganda. Having played second fiddle to Uganda for the past four championships, Kenya seeks to dominate across all disciplines and reassert its regional sports powerhouse status.

• In 2023, Uganda secured the overall trophy with 13 gold, 14 silver, and 11 bronze medals, while Kenya obtained 11 gold, 11 silver, and 7 bronze.
• The last time Kenya won the overall trophy was in 2019.
• Notable teams participating include Laiser Hill, Butere Girls, St Joseph’s High School Kitale, Musingu High School, and Kwanthanze Secondary School.
• Kenya aims to defend its titles in boys' and girls' basketball 3X3, both rugby 7s and 15s, and hockey.

Motorists in Nairobi should anticipate significant traffic disruptions on Thursday, August 7, due to two high-profile 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN) matches. Road closures and diversions are planned around Kasarani and Nyayo Stadiums to manage large crowds and vehicular traffic.

• Two matches: Kenya vs. Angola at 7:00 PM at Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani, and DR Congo vs. Zambia at 4:00 PM at Nyayo National Stadium.
• Nairobi County Police Traffic Commander Joseph Chirchir announced temporary closures on sections of Aerodrome Road, Lang’ata Road, and Mombasa Road.
• Alternative routes recommended include Likoni-Enterprise Road, the Southern Bypass, Raila Odinga Road, Muhoho Road, Limuru Road, Kiambu Road, and Ruaraka-Baba Dogo Road.