Kenya Red Cross on standby ahead of final CHAN 2024 match at Kasarani Stadium, Nairobi on August 30, 2025. [Stafford Ondego, Standard]

Emergency services, including the Kenya Red Cross, are already on standby.

Authorities closed sections of Thika Road leading to Kasarani at 6 am to ease access for fans.

Fans undergo security checks at Kasarani ahead of the CHAN 2024 Final between Morocco and Madagascar, kicking off at 6pm.

Video by Stafford Ondego#CHAN2024 pic.twitter.com/gQALDClaIM

- The Standard Digital (@StandardKenya) August 30, 2025

Despite Kenya not featuring in the final, the crowd is buzzing with energy.

Some fans have carried flags and even painted themselves in Morocco's red and green.

 Security officers patrol outside Moi Sports Centre, Kasarani. [Stafford Ondego, Standard]

Two-time champions Morocco will then clash with Madagascar for the trophy and the ultimate $3.5 million prize.

 

Football fans goes through security check as they access Kasarani stadium for final CHAN 2024 match between Morocco and Madagascar. [Stafford Ondego, Standard]

 Tanzanian star Zuchu rehearses for the closing ceremony performance of the CHAN 2024 final at Kasarani Stadium, Nairobi. [Stafford Ondego, Standard]