For the first time in a long period, Nairobi experienced the excitement of a major international football tournament on Sunday, August 3, 2025, as Kenyan fans gathered for the African Nations Championship. The highly anticipated match between Kenya and DR Congo in Group A quickly sold out, indicating significant public interest.

• The match tickets sold out within 24 hours of the ticketing portal opening.
• The primary organization involved is the African Nations Championship.
• The fixture took place at the Kasarani Stadium in Nairobi.