Harambee Stars midfielder Mohammed Bajaber has been ruled out of the African Nations Championship (CHAN) 2024 just five days before the tournament, due to eligibility rules. His recent transfer to Tanzanian club Simba SC rendered him ineligible as CAF regulations limit participation to players active in their domestic leagues.

• Bajaber's move from Police FC to Simba SC effectively made him a non-local player, breaching CHAN's eligibility rules.
• Coach Benni McCarthy called up Shabana FC's Brian Michira as Bajaber's replacement.
• Bajaber is not the only player affected; Emmanuel Osoro and Moses Shummah also became ineligible after securing moves to Zambian clubs earlier in July.