Harambee Stars captain Omar eager to impress at home
Harambee Stars captain Abud Omar says Kenya is fully prepared for the upcoming 2024 CHAN as the team gears up for their opening match against DR Congo this Sunday...
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Harambee Stars captain Abud Omar is confident in Kenya's preparations for the upcoming 2024 African Nations Championship (Chan), with their opening match against DR Congo scheduled for Sunday at the revamped Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani. The team, coached by Benni McCarthy, has been in camp for nearly a month, aiming to impress on home soil after years of playing "home" matches abroad due to stadium suspensions.
- The Harambee Stars will finally play in front of their home fans after more than two years of playing "home" games in Uganda, Malawi, South Africa, and Ivory Coast.
- Captain Abud Omar emphasized the importance of home support, calling fans the "12th man" who motivate the team and encouraged Kenyans to attend the opening match in large numbers.
- Coach Benni McCarthy stressed the importance of a strong start against DR Congo, stating, "It’s always important to start brightly."
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East African Nations Co-Host African Nations Championship (CHAN) 2024 - August 2025
Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania are co-hosting the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN) with the theme "PAMOJA," serving as a dress rehearsal for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) which they will also jointly host. The tournament, set to kick off on Saturday and run until August 30, aims to showcase East Africa's readiness for major continental football events despite initial stadium delays. Former Harambee Stars striker Dennis Oliech has been unveiled as Kenya's official Pamoja CHAN 2024 Ambassador. The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has imposed strict stadium rules for the event, while Harambee Stars captain Abud Omar expresses confidence in Kenya's preparations for their opening match against DR Congo on Sunday at the revamped Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani. Fans are urged to attend in large numbers.
