Daniel Sakari: We can't miss our own party
Harambee Stars defender Daniel Sakari says the national team should be on the podium in their home tournament...
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Kenya's Harambee Stars defender Daniel Sakari expresses optimism and determination ahead of their debut in the African Nations Championship (Chan), hosted in Nairobi. He emphasizes the team's commitment to reaching the final and playing in their home country.
- The Harambee Stars will make their debut in the eighth edition of the Chan tournament, facing Democratic Republic of Congo in their opening match on Sunday at Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani.
- Daniel Sakari, a right back for Tusker, stated, "Inasmuch as we are ready to welcome visitors to our house, we can’t miss the party at home, we must be on that podium."
- The winners of the tournament will receive USD3,500,000 (Sh453 million).
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Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda will co-host the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN), marking the first time the regional bloc jointly hosts a major continental football tournament, scheduled from August 2 to August 30, 2025. SuperSport has confirmed it will broadcast all matches, with the tournament kicking off in Dar es Salaam and Harambee Stars playing in Nairobi. Kenya's Harambee Stars, making their debut in CHAN 2024 Group A, will face formidable opponents including former champions, vying for a share of the Sh 1.3 billion total prize fund. Despite this, the Harambee Stars suffered a setback with forward Mohammed Bajaber ruled out due to a thigh injury, though defender Daniel Sakari remains optimistic about reaching the final at home.
