CHAN 24: Harambee Stars fact file ahead of kick off on Saturday
As co-hosts of the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Nations Championship (CHAN) 2024, Kenya is set to make its debut in the tournament...
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Kenya is set to debut as co-host of the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Nations Championship (CHAN) 2024, with the Harambee Stars looking to make a strong impression on home soil. Their first preliminary match is against DR Congo at Kasarani on Sunday.
- The Harambee Stars, ranked 108th by FIFA (December 2024), will make their 1st appearance in the tournament.
- Key players include Ryan Ogam, a top scorer for Tusker FC, and versatile player Austine Odhiambo.
- The team is coached by Benni McCarthy, who brings experience from coaching in South Africa and assisting at clubs like Manchester United.
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Harambee Stars' Preparations for CHAN 2024 Kick-off - July 2025
Kenya's national football team, the Harambee Stars, is gearing up for the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Nations Championship (CHAN) 2024, which begins on Saturday in Tanzania, with Kenya co-hosting part of the tournament. Head coach Benni McCarthy made three changes to the final 25-man squad due to injuries, including the ruling out of forward Mohammed Bajaber. Despite some changes, forward Ryan Ogam is set to lead the team's attack. The team received a morale boost from Bunge FC, the Parliament Football Club, ahead of their first preliminary match against DR Congo at Kasarani on Sunday. SuperSport will broadcast all matches of the tournament, co-hosted by Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania.
