In This Article

  • Selection of Host Cities for CHAN 2024 Matches
  • Match Schedule and Venues
  • Significance for East Africa
  • Inclusion of Zanzibar as Host Venue
  • Group Stage Host Cities
  • Future Hosting Plans for Africa Cup of Nations

Key Takeaways

  • Nairobi will host the final match of the CHAN 2024 tournament, while Dar es Salaam will host the opening match.
  • Dar es Salaam's National Stadium and Kasarani's Moi International Stadium were chosen over Namboole due to their larger seating capacities.
  • The CHAN 2024 tournament will see Zanzibar's New Aman Stadium as a host venue, with Nairobi, Dar es Salaam, Kampala, and Zanzibar hosting group stage matches.
  • East Africa last hosted the CHAN tournament in 2016, and Uganda, Kenya, and Tanzania will jointly host the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations.
  • The tournament is designed for locally-based players and is expected to showcase the talent of African footballers.

In an exciting development for football fans in East Africa, Nairobi has been chosen to host the final match of the CHAN 2024 tournament, while Dar es Salaam will kick off the event. The decision to opt for National Stadium in Dar es Salaam and Moi International Stadium in Kasarani over Mandela National Stadium in Namboole was influenced by their larger seating capacities.

The opening match is set to take place on August 2 in Dar es Salaam, which boasts a 60,000-seater capacity, while the final will be held on August 30 at the 55,000-seater Moi International Stadium in Kasarani. Meanwhile, Namboole will be the venue for the third-place playoff of the tournament, designed for locally-based players.

Adding to the excitement, Zanzibar's New Aman Stadium has been included as a host venue for the CHAN 2024 matches. The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has also revealed the group stage host cities, with Nairobi hosting Group A matches, Dar es Salaam hosting Group B matches, Kampala hosting Group C matches, and Zanzibar hosting Group D matches.

This marks a significant moment for East Africa, as it will be the first time since 2016 that the region will host the CHAN tournament, following Rwanda's hosting in the previous year. Additionally, it has been announced that Uganda, Kenya, and Tanzania will jointly host the 2027 TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations.

Football enthusiasts are eagerly anticipating the CHAN 2024 tournament, which promises to bring thrilling matches and showcase the talent of local players from various African nations.

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