Kenya ready to host CHAN 2024, Cabinet confirms
President William Ruto recently visited the team at the Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani, where he encouraged the players as they prepare for the tournament.
President William Ruto recently visited the team at the Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani, where he encouraged the players as they prepare for the tournament.
MP Dan Wanyama stressed the need for early gate openings at the Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani, to allow smooth entry and prevent unrest among fans.
CHAN Local Organizing Committee chairman Nicholas Musonye, said all tickets will be sold online with regular tickets going for Ksh 200, Ksh 500 for VIP and Ksh 1,000 for VVIP category
Uganda has already rolled out a similar visa waiver, while Tanzania is expected to follow soon.
Kenya is in group A which will be a tough nut to crack. They take on Morocco, Angola, DR Congo and Zambia in their group phase fixtures.
The country will use the Kasarani and Nyayo Stadiums to host their leg of CHAN matches and in recent times, there has been trepidation over the state of the facilities.
Head coach Benni McCarthy included Wanyama in the squad released on Monday, marking the midfielder’s first call-up since announcing his retirement from international football in 2021.
She also appealed to fans to avoid damaging stadium property during matches.
Harambee Stars coach Benni McCarthy will be gauging the quality of local-based players this week as he begins life as first-team coach.