Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania have been officially declared ready to host the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN), following the conclusion of a comprehensive inspection by the Confederation of African Football (CAF).
The announcement came on Saturday at the close of CAF’s final assessment mission, confirming the preparedness of the three East African nations ahead of the tournament, which is scheduled to run from 2 to 30 August 2025.
CAF’s evaluation process began on 3 July in Nairobi, where officials inspected the Nyayo International Stadium and the Kasarani Stadium—both of which will play key roles in the competition, with Kasarani designated to host the final on 30 August.
The delegation then continued its tour in Tanzania, visiting the Amaan Stadium in Zanzibar and the Benjamin Mkapa Stadium in Dar es Salaam.
The latter will stage the opening ceremony, marking the official kickoff of the tournament.
The final leg of the inspection concluded on 9 July at the Mandela National Stadium in Kampala, Uganda.
CAF representatives, accompanied by members of the Local Organising Committees (LOC), reviewed logistical, operational, and infrastructural readiness across critical sectors including competition management, media, marketing, broadcasting, safety and security.
Initially set for February 2024, the CHAN was rescheduled to August 2025 after delays in securing host nations.
It was eventually awarded to the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations co-hosts—Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania—giving the trio a major test run ahead of their AFCON responsibilities.
The postponement allowed local governments more time to meet infrastructure requirements and enhance coordination between CAF and local organisers.
With less than a month to go before the tournament begins, all signs now point to a well-prepared and collaborative effort by the host nations.
Algeria will be among the headline teams in the tournament, beginning their Group C campaign against Uganda at the Mandela National Stadium on Monday, 4 August at 18:00 local time.
Under coach Madjid Bougherra, the Algerian side will then remain in Kampala to face South Africa on Friday, 8 August at 15:00, before clashing with Guinea on 15 August.
The North Africans will wrap up their group stage fixtures on Monday, 18 August against Niger at the Nyayo International Stadium in Nairobi, a venue expected to play a pivotal role throughout the competition.
With infrastructure in place and excitement building, East Africa is poised to deliver a landmark edition of the CHAN tournament, marking a milestone for the region’s footballing aspirations.
