After stadium delays, African Nations Championship kicks off
After severe delays in stadium renovations, east Africa is finally ready to co-host the much-awaited African Nations Championship (CHAN), kicking off on Saturday...
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After significant stadium delays, the African Nations Championship (CHAN) 2024 is finally set to kick off on Saturday, marking a historic co-hosting effort by Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda. This tournament, running until August 30, serves as a crucial prelude to the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations, also co-hosted by these three nations.
- The CHAN tournament will feature 19 teams, with Tanzania playing Burkina Faso in the opening match at the Benjamin Mkapa stadium.
- CAF General Secretary Veron Mosengo-Omba praised the co-operation of the three nations in preparing the stadiums.
- Kenya, making its debut, is coached by South African head coach Benni McCarthy, while Uganda hopes to break its streak of not qualifying for the knockout phase.
- Defending champions Senegal will begin their campaign against Nigeria on August 5 at Zanzibar's Amaan stadium.
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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.
