Kenya to host CHAN 2024Wednesday, October 11th, 2023 01:40 | By Dennis MabukaFKF president Nick Mwendwa explains a point to President William Ruto after he received a report on the Afcon 2027 Pamoja bid from Sports Cabinet Secretary Ababu Namwamba (second left) as former Sports Principal Secretary Jonathan Mweke (left) looks on. PHOTO/PrintThe Kenyan government has confirmed they have been handed the rights to host the African Nations Championship (CHAN) tournament in 2024. The government is hoping to use CHAN as a dress rehearsal to prepare for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) which will be hosted by Uganda, Kenya, and Tanzania. Apart from CHAN, Kenya have been granted the rights to host the CECAFA U18 championships and AFCON U15 tournament. The renovation efforts for Kasarani, Nyayo, and Kipchoge Keino stadia will include pitch rehabilitation, enhanced facilities, ICT infrastructure, canopy installation, and Hustler Bazaars.”If confirmed by CAF, that will be the second time Kenya gets the rights to host CHAN.
Source: Daily Nation October 10, 2023 22:54 UTC