No, you can't 'vuvuzela' or 'activism' your way through CHAN
Joining the no-fun list are toilet paper, whistles, trumpets, horns, balls of any kind, even footballs, bottles, cans of food, and even thermoses. Your hot chai isn’t making it past security...
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The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has imposed strict stadium rules for the upcoming African Nations Championship (CHAN) 2024 in Tanzania, effectively banning numerous items and forms of expression.
- Over 20 items, including vuvuzelas, whistles, political banners, and even professional cameras, are prohibited at Benjamin Mkapa Stadium.
- The organizer, CAF, has barred any banners or clothing with “offensive or politically motivated messages,” impacting potential protests like “Ruto must go” chants.
- The new regulations are perceived by fans as overly restrictive, with one X user, IronWatchKE, humorously predicting a "dead silence" atmosphere.
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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.
