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Motsepe has expressed full confidence in Kenya to succesfully co-host the upcoming 2024 CHAN tournament set to take place in 2025 after inspecting Kasarani and Nyayo Stadia on Friday afternoon.
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) president Patrice Motsepe has expressed unwavering confidence in the upcoming 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN), co-hosted by Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania.
Motsepe believes the tournament will mark a historic milestone as "the most successful in the history of the competition."
Motsepe shared his optimism during a press briefing at Nyayo National Stadium, following an inspection tour of key venues and facilities in Nairobi.
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05:30 - 20.12.2024
Government shares update on Kasarani, Nyayo renovation progress ahead of December 31 CAF submission deadline
With just 12 days left until December 31, Kipchumba Murkomen has provided an update over the status of Nyayo and Kasarani Stadia, with the 2024 African Nations Championships (CHAN) tournament around the corner.
His visit, part of a broader East African tour, comes at a crucial time as Kenya races to complete renovations and preparations to retain its hosting rights.
Motsepe highlighted the progress made in upgrading the tournament venues, describing it as remarkable."Very pleased, very impressed with the enormous progress," he said. "Today, I'm home, yesterday I was home, because we're all Africans, Kenya is home. I want to express my deep personal gratitude on behalf of the 54 nations whose football federations are members of CAF."
He further commended Kenya's leadership for its commitment to the tournament's success."Huge credit to President William Ruto for the excellent work that he's been doing... I have total confidence and trust in the commitments that President Ruto has made to me and to the 54 nations," he added.
Motsepe’s tour included inspections of Moi Sports Centre Kasarani, the Kasarani Annex training pitch, Ulinzi Sports Complex, and Police Sacco Stadium—venues proposed for matches and training. His itinerary concluded at Nyayo National Stadium, where he addressed the media.
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17:18 - 18.12.2024
CHAN 2024: Murkomen identifies areas being given priority at Kasarani Stadium as CAF boss visits East Africa
Sports CS Kipchumba Murkomen has revealed the areas that are being worked on first at Kasarani Stadium to get it ready for 2024 African Nations Championships (CHAN).
Kenya, previously stripped of hosting rights for the 2018 CHAN and the 1996 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), has faced concerns about meeting CAF’s preparation deadlines. However, CAF’s venue manager in Kenya, Kabelo Bosilong, recently reassured stakeholders that CAF is committed to ensuring the tournament remains in Kenya.
Motsepe echoed this confidence, stating, “We are going to have the most successful CHAN in the history of this competition. I have all the confidence in the world that preparations will be successful.”
Beyond football, Motsepe celebrated the collaboration between Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania as a significant step toward fostering regional unity and economic growth.“The coming together of our three nations is something that made me very emotionally proud. This is what we've always been talking about—leaders for many years ahead of us, the coming together of Africa,” he said.
He also emphasised the broader benefits of the tournament, noting its potential to boost trade, investment, and job creation in the region.“This is about football, but it also allows for trade, investment, and greater business opportunities among our three nations in East Africa,” Motsepe stated.
While the 2024 CHAN is the immediate focus, Motsepe hinted at the region’s future hosting ambitions, including the 2027 AFCON.“With this level of commitment and passion, I have no doubt that preparations for the 2027 AFCON will be equally successful,” he said.
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