Tanzanian songbird Zuchu, Savara light up Kasarani as thousands thrilled in Chan final
Fireworks rent the air as Tanzanian songbird Zuchu brought the roof down in Nairobi, where music met football at the historic Kasarani Stadium on Saturday...
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The African Nations Championship (CHAN) 2024 finals at Kasarani Stadium in Nairobi culminated in a vibrant closing ceremony featuring musical performances and a final match between Madagascar and Morocco. The event drew massive crowds, impacting traffic and boosting local businesses, while highlighting Kenya's growing capacity to host major international fixtures.
- Tanzanian songbird Zuchu headlined the closing ceremony, thrilling thousands alongside Kenya's Savara and Uganda's Eddy Kenzo.
- The CHAN finals saw heavy traffic snarl-ups starting as early as 6 am on roads leading to Kasarani.
- Former Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Victor Wanyama predicted Morocco would win in 90 minutes.
- CAF President Patrice Motsepe and FIFA President Gianni Infantino, along with 54 other FA Presidents, toured Talanta Stadium, set to host the African Cup of Nations in 2027.
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Morocco Faces Madagascar in CHAN 2024 Finals at Nairobi's Kasarani Stadium - August 2025
Morocco is set to chase a record third African Nations Championship (CHAN) title against first-time finalists Madagascar on Saturday at Nairobi's Kasarani stadium. The CHAN 2024 finals at Kasarani Stadium in Nairobi culminated in a vibrant closing ceremony featuring musical performances by Tanzanian songbird Zuchu and Savara. Due to the event, police announced road closures for Thika Road starting at 6 AM. The event drew massive crowds, impacting traffic and boosting local businesses. The tournament was co-hosted by Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda, and concluded after a successful run despite initial delays.
