2024 CHAN: Kenya firmly on track to host tournament in August - Mvurya

Photo Credit - CHAN Media team.

The Kasarani Stadium will host test matches in the month of June, two months to the kick off of the Africa Nations Championship (CHAN).

Sports Cabinet Secretary Salim Mvurya accompanied by her defence counterpart Soipan Tuya inspected the two facilities Monday and gave a progress report of Kenya’s readiness ahead of the Africa soccer showpiece.

The Ministry of Defence through Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) is assisting the Ministry of Sports to upgrade the 60,000-sitter capacity Stadium and its auxiliary training pitches as one of the venues for this year's CHAN and the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament.

Photo Credit - CHAN Media team.

Other venues being prepared ahead of the two flagship continental football tournaments include the new Talanta Sports City Stadium, Nyayo National Stadium, Kipchoge Keino, Kirigiti Stadium, Ulinzi Sports Complex and Police Sacco Stadium.

Speaking after the inspection tour Mvurya remained confident Kenya will be ready to stage the two tournaments as planned. “Kenya is firmly on track to host the (CHAN) this August. We are also expediting the construction works at Talanta Sports City, Nyayo Stadium, Kipchoge Keino Stadium, Kirigiti Stadium, Ulinzi Sports Complex, and Police Sacco Stadium to ensure full readiness for the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in 2027,” said Mvurya.

“Kasarani, is taking impressive shape, the canopy is complete, seats have been fitted, and major works on the VIP area and pitch are finalized. We remain committed to fast track the remaining final works.”

Kenya alongside her East Africa neighbours Uganda and Tanzania will play host to the championship slated for August 2nd-30th.