CAF ticket portal crashes minutes after sales go live
Mookh ticketing site crashes minutes after sales open for Kenya- Madagascar CHAN 2024 quarter-final at Kasarani Stadium on Friday...
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The Confederation of African Football (CAF) online ticketing portal crashed on Tuesday, minutes after sales went live for Harambee Stars' CHAN 2024 group stage matches. This left thousands of Kenyan football fans stranded in their attempt to purchase tickets.
- Most important fact or figure from the article: The platform went live at noon but was overwhelmed by heavy traffic within minutes.
- Key person or organization involved: Soccer fan James Ochieng expressed frustration, stating, “I had been refreshing the page for hours, but it just kept crashing.” Organizations involved include: Confederation of African Football (CAF) and Football Kenya Federation (FKF).
- Notable detail that adds context: CAF recently fined the FKF Sh12.8 million for security lapses and reduced Kasarani Stadium’s capacity from 48,000 to 27,000 following crowd trouble in a match against Morocco.
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Harambee Stars Advance to CHAN 2024 Quarter-finals After Unbeaten Group Stage - August 2025
The Harambee Stars have emerged as strong contenders in the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN), advancing to the quarterfinals after an unbeaten run in the preliminary matches to top Group A. The team secured a historic 1-0 victory against Zambia at Kasarani Stadium on Sunday, August 17, 2025. President William Ruto's financial pledges have significantly motivated the Harambee Stars during their impressive run. The team is set to face Madagascar in a home quarter-final in Nairobi. High fan interest resulted in the Confederation of African Football (CAF) online ticketing portal crashing minutes after sales went live for the group stage matches.
