Police are warning motorists about significant traffic disruptions on the Thika Superhighway on Friday, August 22, due to roadblocks for the Harambee Stars vs. Madagascar CHAN 2024 quarter-final at Kasarani Stadium.

• Affected routes include diversions at Exit 4, Exit 7, and Exit 8, with motorists from Nairobi advised to use Kiambu Road.
• The National Police Service urges compliance, warning of stern action against non-compliant drivers.
• This match marks Kenya's first knockout stage appearance in a continental tournament in 38 years.

Initially written off as underdogs, Harambee Stars have defied expectations at the 2024 African Nations Championship (Chan), progressing to the knockout stage on their debut. Their remarkable performance, fueled by coach Benni McCarthy's tactical prowess and team unity, has stunned competitors and unified the nation.

• Harambee Stars topped Group A with an unbeaten run, qualifying for the knockout stage of a major tournament for the first time in 38 years.
• The team's success has earned the federation at least Sh58 million ($450,000) from CAF for reaching the quarter-finals.
• They will face Madagascar in the quarter-finals tomorrow at Kasarani Stadium at 5pm.

Kenya is hosting the 8th African Nations Championship (Chan), with head coach Benni McCarthy leading the Harambee Stars into the quarterfinals on Friday against Madagascar at Kasarani Stadium. Despite historic expectations, McCarthy emphasizes player development and achieving success on their own merit.

• The Harambee Stars topped their Chan Pool A, known as the "Group of Death," by beating former champions Morocco and DR Congo both 1-0.
• Coach McCarthy, who left South Africa young to play and coach abroad, views his current role with the Kenyan national team as part of his personal and professional growth.
• He believes the success of the locally assembled Harambee Stars will inspire the next generation of football managers across Africa and overseas.

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has approved an 80 per cent stadium capacity for the Harambee Stars' quarterfinal match against Madagascar this Friday at Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani.

• Up to 38,400 supporters will now be allowed into Kasarani Stadium.
• The decision follows a successful appeal by the Football Kenya Federation (FKF) and the Local Organising Committee (LOC), challenging CAF's previous 60 per cent attendance cap due to security concerns.
• Sports Cabinet Secretary Salim Mvurya urged Kenyans to unite in support of the national team.

East African nations Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, and Sudan have defied expectations by all qualifying for the quarter-finals of the Africa Nations Championships (CHAN), shocking more fancied sides and demonstrating their growing influence in continental football.

• All four East African teams topped their respective pools, with Kenya leading Pool A with 10 points, Tanzania topping Pool B with 10 points, Uganda leading Pool C with seven points, and Sudan leading Pool D with five points.
• Notable upset victories include Kenya's 1-0 win over Morocco and Sudan's 4-0 triumph against Nigeria's Super Eagles.
• Quarter-final fixtures see Kenya face Madagascar, Tanzania take on Morocco, Uganda host Senegal, and Sudan play Algeria, with matches scheduled for Friday and Saturday.