BY OUR CORRESPONDENT
President William Ruto inspected the Moi International Sports Centre in Kasarani, Nairobi County, ahead of next month’s 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN).
The stadium has undergone major upgrades to ensure full compliance with Confederation of African Football (CAF) and Federation Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) standards ahead of the CHAN 2024 and the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2027.
The President said Kenya is ready to host the continental football event.
“Today, we can proudly say that we are going to host CHAN on August 3,” he said.
Speaking to Harambee Stars players, who are training for the tournament at the stadium, he said the government will fully support the national team.
The President urged the players to represent the country diligently and make Kenyans proud.
“We believe in you. We trust you. We believe in your capacity and potential and we will proudly cheer you to victory,” President Ruto said.
Founded in 2009 by the Confederation of African Football (CAF), CHAN is a biennial tournament that exclusively features players who are active in their country’s domestic leagues.
Unlike the Africa Cup of Nations, no foreign-based players are eligible, making CHAN a true celebration of homegrown talent and local football ecosystems.
This year’s tournament is particularly significant for Kenya, which will be making its debut appearance on home soil.
The Harambee Stars will have the opportunity to showcase their locally based players in front of home fans, offering a unique chance to connect the national team to the grassroots and domestic leagues that shape them.
