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Kenya Selected to Host CHAN 2024 Final at Iconic Kasarani Stadium
Kenya will share hosting duties with regional neighbors Uganda and Tanzania for the 19-team tournament, which runs from August 2-30.

East African nation secures prestigious finale as continent’s second-tier tournament returns after delays
Kenya has been awarded the honor of hosting the final match of the delayed 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN), with Nairobi’s Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani confirmed as the venue for the tournament’s climactic showdown on August 30.
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) announced the decision on Thursday, designating the 55,000-capacity stadium as the stage for what promises to be a memorable conclusion to the continent’s premier domestic-based players tournament.
The selection represents a significant coup for Kenyan football, underlining the country’s growing reputation as a capable host for major continental competitions.
Kenya will share hosting duties with regional neighbors Uganda and Tanzania for the 19-team tournament, which runs from August 2-30.
This tri-nation approach marks an innovative collaboration that showcases East Africa’s collective capacity to deliver world-class sporting events.
The tournament opener will take place at Tanzania’s Benjamin Mkapa Stadium in Dar es Salaam on August 2, while Uganda’s Mandela Stadium in Kampala has been selected to host the third-place playoff. This distribution of key matches across the three host nations demonstrates CAF’s commitment to ensuring each country enjoys significant moments during the championship.
CHAN, held biennially, maintains a unique position in African football as the only continental tournament exclusively reserved for players competing in their domestic leagues. This format celebrates homegrown talent and provides a platform for local stars who might otherwise be overshadowed by their Europe-based counterparts in other international competitions.
The tournament’s return follows earlier postponements, making the 2024 edition particularly anticipated across the continent. For Kenya, hosting the final represents an opportunity to showcase both its footballing passion and infrastructure capabilities to a continental audience.
The Kasarani stadium, with its impressive capacity and modern facilities, has previously hosted major events and stands ready to provide a fitting backdrop for African football’s domestic champions to be crowned. With the tournament now just weeks away, anticipation is building across East Africa for what promises to be a celebration of the continent’s grassroots football talent.
The successful staging of CHAN 2024 could further cement Kenya’s position as a preferred destination for major African sporting events, potentially opening doors for future tournament hosting opportunities.
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