The Kenyan government has established six official fan zones across Nairobi for Harambee Stars supporters to watch Sunday's match against Zambia. This initiative aims to alleviate crowd pressure at Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani, and enhance the fan experience following recent security breaches.

• Kenya was fined Sh6.5 million by CAF for security violations during a previous match.
• Sports Cabinet Secretary Salim Mvurya announced tighter security measures, including enhanced checks and ticket verification, at Kasarani and Nyayo Stadiums.
• The fan zones are located at Uhuru Park (CBD), Lakisama–Ngomongo area, Dandora Stadium, Utalii (Stima Club), Jacaranda Grounds, and Kibera DC Grounds.

The African Nations Championship (Chan) Local Organising Committee (LOC) has issued a stern warning to fans without tickets to stay away from Kasarani Stadium ahead of Kenya's match against Zambia on Sunday. This comes after the governing body, CAF, imposed heavy fines and reduced stadium capacity due to security breaches in previous games.

• The CAF has reduced Kasarani Stadium's capacity to a mere 60% (27,000 tickets) for the upcoming match.
• LOC Chairman Nicholas Musonye emphasized that only electronic ticket holders will be granted entry to the stadium; physical tickets will not be accepted.
• The LOC is collaborating with the Ministry of Interior to ensure law and order are maintained, with security forces on high alert to prevent ticketless entry and ensure fan discipline.

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has fined the Football Kenya Federation (FKF) a total of Sh9 million for safety and security breaches during recent CHAN 2024 matches in Kenya, including a Sh6.5 million penalty for incidents at the Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani, during the game against Morocco on Sunday.

• The FKF was fined Sh6.5 million for insufficient stadium security and failure to enforce road closures during the match against Morocco.
• CAF warned that repeated violations could force Kenya to play Harambee Stars’ home matches at foreign venues, jeopardizing future tournament bids, including the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).
• This is Kenya’s second significant fine this month, with an earlier penalty of Sh2.5 million for breaches during a CHAN fixture against DR Congo, bringing the total to Sh9 million payable within 60 days.

Kenya's Harambee Stars, under Coach Benni McCarthy, are on the cusp of history, needing only a win against Zambia to secure a spot in the CHAN 2024 quarter-finals. This follows a dramatic group stage performance, including a key victory over two-time champions Morocco, putting them atop Group A, dubbed the "group of death."

• Harambee Stars achieved two wins and one draw in their initial three fixtures, overcoming their underdog status.
• Coach Benni McCarthy's tactical decision to widely rotate players was crucial, giving opportunities to new talents such as Mohammed Siraj, Michael Kibwage, Ben Stanley Omondi, and Chrispine Erambo.
• Despite success, the team faced disciplinary issues, receiving two back-to-back red cards in separate matches for Marvin Nabwire and Chrispine Erambo.
• Byrne Omondi was named Man of the Match in the decisive fixture against Morocco, recognized for his commanding performance.