Musonye sets the record straight on CHAN ticket hoarding claims
Nicholas Musonye, Chairman of the Local Organising Committee clarify on the alleged hoarding of tickets that locked out football fans from watching Kenya play DR Congo in the CHAN 2024 on Sunday...
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Nicholas Musonye, Chairman of the Local Organising Committee (LOC), addressed claims of ticket hoarding that led to fans being denied entry to the Kenya vs. DR Congo CHAN match at Kasarani stadium. He attributed the issue to last-minute ticket purchases and clarified that CAF managed online sales.
- Approximately 45,000 to 46,000 tickets were sold for the match.
- Nicholas Musonye, LOC Chairman, explained that tickets sold out early due to high demand.
- The certified maximum capacity of Kasarani Stadium for safety reasons is now 48,000, not the previous 66,000.
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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.
