Uganda follows suit - bans vuvuzelas and whistles at CHAN 2024
Spectators have been urged to comply with these restrictions and arrive early to avoid delays at the entry points...
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The Uganda Police Force has implemented enhanced security measures, including a ban on vuvuzelas and whistles, at Mandela National Stadium for upcoming CHAN 2024 matches on Friday, August 8, 2025. These protocols aim to ensure safety and order for spectators attending high-profile fixtures.
- Prohibited items include airhorns (vuvuzelas), whistles, glass bottles, and large bags.
- The security teams held a review meeting with representatives from the Confederation of African Football (CAF).
- The stadium will host Algeria vs. South Africa at 5:00 pm and Guinea vs. Uganda at 8:00 pm.
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Security Measures and Fines Implemented for CHAN 2024 Stadium Events - August 2025
The Ugandan Police Force has implemented enhanced security measures, including a ban on vuvuzelas and whistles, at Mandela National Stadium for upcoming CHAN 2024 matches on Friday, August 8, 2025, to ensure safety. Similarly, the Kenyan government has rolled out stringent security and logistical protocols to prevent congestion and ensure fan safety at stadiums, particularly ahead of the Kenya vs Angola CHAN 2024 clash at Nairobi's Kasarani Stadium, following previous crowd control issues. Despite these efforts, the Football Kenya Federation (FKF) has been fined Ksh2.5 million by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) due to multiple security breaches during the Kenya vs DR Congo CHAN 2024 match on August 3, 2024, at Kasarani Stadium.
