CAF Impressed with Kenya’s CHAN Preparations – Musonye

Kenya is 98% ready to host the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN), according to Local Organizing Committee (LOC) Chairman Nicholas Musonye.

Speaking less than a month before kick-off, Musonye confirmed that the Confederation of African Football (CAF) is pleased with Kenya’s progress, praising the country’s upgraded football infrastructure.

“Even Kenyans had doubts about our ability to host this event, but now, based on CAF’s assessment, our facilities can meet any international standard.

“I’ve been across Africa and I can confidently say many countries don’t have what we have here,” said Musonye.

Originally scheduled for February, the CHAN tournament was pushed to August due to concerns over the readiness of the host nations - Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania.

Kenya had lagged behind, especially in preparing the Nyayo and Kasarani stadiums.

Musonye acknowledged minor finishing touches remain but assured Kenyans that the key venues are essentially ready.

“No stadium is ever 100% complete for a tournament of this scale. There will always be small issues, but overall, we are good to go.”

The 2024 CHAN will run from August 2 to 30, marking the first time the three East African nations co-host a major CAF football competition.