CHAN 2024: Football fans association calls for ticketing transparency
The associations chairperson Shem Okottah said the ticketing mess is to blame for security breaches in the stadium that has seen Kenya punished...
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The Kenya Fans Association is demanding ticketing transparency from CAF and FKF for the upcoming CHAN 2024 match between Kenya and Zambia. This comes after tickets appeared to sell out before official release, leading to past security breaches and penalties against Kenya.
- CAF has imposed strict directives for matches at Kasarani Stadium, limiting capacity to a maximum of 60% (27,000 tickets) and requiring electronic tickets.
- Shem Okottah, Chairman of the Kenya Fans Association, stated that fans "deserve a transparent process, fair access to tickets, and clear communication on availability."
- President William Ruto has offered incentives to the Harambee Stars, including Kshs. 2.5 million per player for a win against Zambia, and an additional Kshs. 1 million plus a two-bedroom affordable housing unit for reaching the quarter-finals.
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