Kenyan fans get true taste of international football tournament
Fans, who knew gates would open three hours before kickoff, showed up in large numbers, only to be met by strict and somewhat confusing logistical procedures...
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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.
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African Nations Championship (CHAN) 2024 Stadium Issues & Attendee Experience - August 2025
The African Nations Championship (CHAN) 2024 saw significant public interest, with the Kenya vs. DR Congo match at Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani, quickly selling out. This marked the first time in a long period that Nairobi experienced the excitement of a major international football tournament. However, Nicholas Musonye, Chairman of the Local Organising Committee (LOC), addressed claims of ticket hoarding that led to fans being denied entry to the match, attributing the issue to last-minute purchases and clarifying that CAF managed online sales. Meanwhile, Congo and Sudan are set to clash in their historic opening Group D match of the tournament, with both teams aiming to start the 2024 competition on a winning note.
