CHAN 2024 Stories

Tickets sell out for Kenya’s CHAN 2024 opener against DR Congo
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 28, 2025

Regular tickets were priced at Sh200, VIP at Sh500, and VVIP at Sh1,000.

No vuvuzelas, megaphones or takeaway food: CHAN organisers announce strict rules ahead of tournament
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 28, 2025

Other items prohibited inside the venues include firearms, flares, fireworks, political or offensive banners, large backpacks, takeaway food, pets and...

MPs demand early crowd control plans as Kenya gears up to co-host CHAN 2024
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 27, 2025

Committee Chairperson Dan Wanyama said organisers must avoid last-minute confusion by ensuring fans are allowed into stadiums well in advance of match...

More prize money for CHAN 2024 as CAF raises stakes
Erick Kariuki  |  Jul 26, 2025

With just days to go before the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN) kicks off, CAF has announced a 32% increase in total prize money, raising the...

All you need to know about the final 25 players to represent Kenya at CHAN 2024
Erick Kariuki  |  Jul 24, 2025

Benni McCarthy has named his final 25-man Harambee Stars squad for the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN), as Kenya gears up to host DR Congo in...

Musonye and Mvurya rally support as Kenya finalises CHAN 2024 preparations
Erick Kariuki  |  Jul 24, 2025

With CHAN 2024 fast approaching, Kenya's preparations have entered a critical phase, as Local Organising Committee Chair Nicholas Musonye and Sports C...

Benni McCarthy names final Harambee Stars squad for CHAN 2024
Rama Mohammed  |  Jul 23, 2025

Harambee Stars head coach Benni McCarthy has named his final 25-man squad for the upcoming 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN), with Kenya set to...

Benni McCarthy blames poor facilities for CECAFA withdrawal
Erick Kariuki  |  Jul 23, 2025

Harambee Stars head coach Benni McCarthy has blamed substandard facilities for Kenya’s dramatic withdrawal from the CECAFA Four Nations Tournament, wh...

Kenya declares CHAN 2024 readiness as Mvurya outlines infrastructure, fan access, and athlete support plans
Erick Kariuki  |  Jul 23, 2025

With just ten days to the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN), Sports Cabinet Secretary Salim Mvurya says Kenya is ready to co-host the tournamen...

Harambee Stars withdraws from CECAFA tournament over poor conditions
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 21, 2025

FKF confirmed that the team will return to Kenya immediately to resume preparations for the upcoming African Nations Championship (CHAN) 2024, which K...

CHAN 2024: Harambee Stars face Group of Death test
Erick Kariuki  |  Jul 17, 2025

Kenya’s Harambee Stars face a tough road at the 2024 African Nations Championship, having been drawn in a challenging group featuring Morocco, DR Cong...

McCarthy rings changes as Harambee Stars step up CHAN 2024 preparations
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Jul 16, 2025

Benni McCarthy has reshuffled his CHAN 2024 squad after a lukewarm friendly showing, with Kenya also losing striker Emmanuel Osoro who has signed for...

Musonye: Kenya ready for CHAN 2024 after years of setbacks
Erick Kariuki  |  Jul 11, 2025

Kenya is gearing up to host the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN) for the first time, with LOC chairman Nicholas Musonye declaring the country...

Bajaber embraces the moment as Kenya gears up for CHAN
Erick Kariuki  |  Jul 10, 2025

As Kenya prepares to host its first-ever CHAN tournament, winger Mohammed Bajaber remains calm under rising expectations. In an exclusive interview, t...

Harambee Stars officially begin CHAN preparations
Erick Kariuki  |  Jul 10, 2025

Harambee Stars have officially entered camp ahead of CHAN 2024, with FKF President Hussein Mohammed defending the selection process and government lea...

Kenya confident ahead of CHAN 2024 kickoff
Erick Kariuki  |  Jul 09, 2025

With CHAN 2024 just weeks away, Kenya has declared full readiness to co-host the landmark tournament alongside Uganda and Tanzania, marking a signific...

CAF delegation begins final inspection tour in Kenya ahead of CHAN 2024
Erick Kariuki  |  Jul 04, 2025

With just weeks to the tournament's kickoff, CAF officials are in Kenya to assess the country’s readiness to co-host CHAN 2025, inspecting key venues...

Kenya names provisional squad for CHAN 2024
Erick Kariuki  |  Jul 02, 2025

Kenya has named a 30-man provisional squad for CHAN 2025, featuring a mix of local league talent as the Harambee Stars prepare to kick off their campa...

Kenya to face DR Congo in CHAN 2024 opener at Kasarani as CAF releases full fixture list
Erick Kariuki  |  Jun 27, 2025

CAF has released the full match schedule for the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN), which will be co-hosted by Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda from...

Kenya to host 2024 CHAN final at Kasarani as CAF confirms full match schedule
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Jun 19, 2025

Kenya will host the final of the 2024 CHAN at Kasarani Stadium on 30 August 2025, as CAF confirmed venues and group allocations for the East Africa-le...

CAF General Secretary confirms Kenya is on track to co-host CHAN 2024
Erick Kariuki  |  Jun 05, 2025

CAF General Secretary Veron Mosengo-Omba has given Kenya a thumbs-up ahead of CHAN 2024, saying the country is 90% ready to co-host the tournament. Wi...

Harambee Stars arrive in camp ahead of Chad friendlies
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Jun 03, 2025

Harambee Stars Head Coach Benni McCarthy expressed optimism about the team's preparations ahead of their upcoming friendly matches against Chad, sayin...

Kenya on track to host CHAN 2024, assures Sports CS Mvurya and CAF
Erick Kariuki  |  May 28, 2025

With just over a month to go before CHAN 2024 kicks off, Sports CS Salim Mvurya and CAF have assured Kenyans that preparations are on track, despite g...

No Stadium, No Mashemeji Derby: Gor vs AFC postponed amid CHAN venue crisis
Erick Kariuki  |  May 09, 2025

The Mashemeji Derby between Gor Mahia and AFC Leopards has been postponed after stadium complications linked to CHAN 2025 preparations left organisers...

AFC Leopards host Gor Mahia in the 96th league Mashemeji Derby
Michael Kirwa  |  Mar 30, 2025

Gor Mahia are currently third in the league with 42 points, trailing Kenya Police (45 points) and leaders (45 points). AFC Leopards sit fifth with 36...

Equatorial Guinea replaces disqualified Congo for CHAN 2024
Erick Kariuki  |  Jan 21, 2025

Equatorial Guinea has been confirmed as Congo's replacement for CHAN 2025 following a CAF ruling that disqualified the "African Red Devils" due to eli...

CHAN 2024: Harambee Stars face 'Group of Death' challenge
Michael Kirwa  |  Jan 15, 2025

The 2024 CHAN draw, held at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre, placed Harambee Stars in a challenging "Group of Death" alongside powerhouse...

Musonye urges FKF to prioritize Harambee Stars' performance for CHAN success
Erick Kariuki  |  Jan 15, 2025

Nicholas Musonye, Chairman of the CHAN Local Organising Committee, has urged the FKF to prioritise Harambee Stars' preparation for the tournament, war...

CAF announces postponement of CHAN to August 2025
Rama Mohammed  |  Jan 14, 2025

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has officially announced the postponement of the 2024 TotalEnergies African Nations Championship (CHAN) to...

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