Dennis Oliech unveiled as Pamoja CHAN 2024 Ambassador for Kenya
Former Harambee Stars striker Dennis "The Menace" Oliech has been unveiled as the Pamoja African Nations Championship Ambassador for Kenya...
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Former Harambee Stars striker Dennis "The Menace" Oliech has been unveiled as Kenya's official Pamoja African Nations Championship (CHAN) Ambassador for 2024. Kenya is co-hosting the CHAN 2024 tournament with Tanzania and Uganda, marking East Africa's debut in the competition.
- The tournament features 19 teams and runs until August 30, using only domestic league players.
- Benni McCarthy, formerly of Manchester United, is coaching Kenya's national team.
- This marks the first time since 1976 that East Africa has hosted a CAF championship of this magnitude, and it serves as a precursor to the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations.
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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.
