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Nairobi will this morning host a crucial CAF Executive Committee meeting potentially shaping the future of African football events.
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) will this morning hold a pivotal Executive Committee meeting in Nairobi where major decisions are expected to be made regarding the hosting of the 2025 African Nations Championship (CHAN) and the 2025 Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON).
This meeting is anticipated to be a significant moment for East African football, with Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania on the verge of being confirmed as joint hosts for CHAN.
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17:00 - 15.09.2024
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While CAF has yet to officially announce the dates or hosts for next year's CHAN, it is widely speculated that the trio of East African nations will share the responsibilities of hosting the tournament, which is exclusively for locally-based players.
According to reports, the competition is expected to take place from February 1 to 28, 2025, after the original dates in September 2023 were scrapped due to scheduling conflicts and inadequate stadium infrastructure.
CAF inspectors recently toured key facilities across the proposed host nations, including Nyayo National Stadium.
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14:30 - 15.09.2024
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The venue is slated for closure at the end of the month to undergo necessary renovations, following recommendations by CAF officials.
In Uganda, the Namboole Stadium has already received the green light to host matches, while Tanzania's Benjamin Mkapa Stadium in Dar es Salaam is reportedly fully prepared for the tournament.
These two nations, alongside Kenya, are poised to create a united East African front for hosting CHAN, a move that would bring tremendous exposure and investment into the region.
Beyond these main stadiums, other venues are also gearing up for the event.
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12:45 - 15.09.2024
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Kenya's Ulinzi Sports Complex and the Police Sacco Stadium are both expected to be temporarily shut down for renovations, as they have been earmarked as potential training grounds for the tournament.
This large-scale renovation effort underscores the region's commitment to delivering a world-class CHAN event.
While the spotlight will largely be on CHAN, the Nairobi meeting will also delve into other key issues, including the host selection for the 2025 WAFCON.
The South African Football Association (SAFA) has submitted a formal bid to host the tournament, hoping to give Banyana Banyana, the reigning champions, a chance to defend their title on home soil.
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09:30 - 15.09.2024
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If successful, South Africa would follow in the footsteps of Morocco, the 2022 WAFCON hosts.
The meeting in Nairobi comes at a crucial time for East African football, which has been eager to play a more prominent role on the continental stage.
Hosting CHAN would not only provide an opportunity to showcase local talent but also stimulate infrastructural development and investment in football across the region.
For years, East African nations have been on the periphery of African football, with West and North African countries often dominating major CAF competitions.
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