CAF gives nod to Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania after completing checks

A new look of the refurbished Kasarani Stadium ahead of the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN) that kicks off from August 2nd to 30, 2025. [Stafford Ondego, Standard]

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has concluded a highly successful eight-day inspection tour of host venues for the upcoming African Nations Championship (CHAN) 2024, set to be staged in Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda from August 2-30.

The final round of inspections and workshops kicked off in Nairobi on July 3 where the CAF delegation conducted final inspections at the Kasarani Stadium - hosts of the final, as well as Nyayo Stadium.

The inspection proceeded to the Amaan Stadium in Zanzibar, as we well as Dar es Salaam’s Benjamin Mkapa Stadium, which is set to host the opening ceremony.

The final rounds of inspections concluded last week at the Mandela International Stadium in Kampala, Uganda.

The comprehensive inspection mission was led by Caf’s various functional leads from key departments such as competitions, marketing, media, broadcast, safety and security, and infrastructure, who were joined by their Local Organising Committee counterparts across the three host nations.

With just days to go before the kick-off of the tournament, the successful conclusion of the final round of inspections marks a significant milestone in the exciting countdown ahead of East Africa’s chance of hosting what promises to be a spectacular celebration of African football.

The successful inspection reflects the collective readiness and growing excitement across the three host nations ahead of the start of the competition.

CAF expressed its appreciation to the governments and Local Organising Committees of Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda for their commitment and cooperation to delivering a successful TotalEnergies CAF African Nations Championship event. [Washington Onyango]