The African Nations Championship (CHAN) 2024 finals at Kasarani Stadium in Nairobi culminated in a vibrant closing ceremony featuring musical performances and a final match between Madagascar and Morocco. The event drew massive crowds, impacting traffic and boosting local businesses, while highlighting Kenya's growing capacity to host major international fixtures.

• Tanzanian songbird Zuchu headlined the closing ceremony, thrilling thousands alongside Kenya's Savara and Uganda's Eddy Kenzo.
• The CHAN finals saw heavy traffic snarl-ups starting as early as 6 am on roads leading to Kasarani.
• Former Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Victor Wanyama predicted Morocco would win in 90 minutes.
• CAF President Patrice Motsepe and FIFA President Gianni Infantino, along with 54 other FA Presidents, toured Talanta Stadium, set to host the African Cup of Nations in 2027.

Thika Road will experience significant disruptions on Saturday, August 30, due to the Africa Nations Championships (CHAN) final match at Moi International Sports Centre in Kasarani. Police have announced road closures and diversions, urging motorists to use alternative routes.

• The match between Morocco and Madagascar kicks off at 6 PM.
• The National Police Service confirmed roadblocks at Muthaiga (for traffic from Nairobi CBD to Thika Road) and Ruiru Interchange (for traffic from Thika, Juja, and Ruiru to Nairobi CBD).
• Up to forty-eight thousand football fans are expected, with the stadium at 80 percent capacity.
• FIFA President Gianni Infantino and CAF President Patrice Motsepe are expected to attend, along with President William Ruto and ODM leader Raila Odinga.

Morocco is set to chase a record third African Nations Championship (CHAN) title against first-time finalists Madagascar on Saturday at Nairobi's Kasarani stadium. The tournament, co-hosted by Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda, concludes after a successful run despite initial delays.

• Morocco, winners in 2018 and 2020, overcame defending champions Senegal in a dramatic semi-final penalty shootout.
• Madagascar will be without their two-goal hero, Fenohasina Gilles Razafimaro, who is suspended after receiving a red card in the semi-final.
• Morocco's Oussama Lamlioui leads the Golden Boot race with four goals, while Madagascar's veteran goalkeeper Michel Ramandimbisoa has made 25 saves and secured three clean sheets.