The African Football Confederation (CAF) has officially provided the green light for the three nations of East Africa – Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania – to co -owned at the African 2024 August Nations Championship.

This was confirmed after a very successful eight-day reception inspection tournament, which was led by various CAF functional directions from key departments such as competitions, marketing, media, transmission, security and security and infrastructure, which were joined by their local counterparts of the organizing committee.

The eighth edition of the tournament reserved exclusively for the players, who display teams in their respective local leagues, was planned earlier for February 1st, but was postponed in August 2025, with the African body saying that the mass was intended to give more time nations to prepare facilities at the required level.

“Technical experts and infrastructure CAF some of which are based on Kenya, TANZANIA AND UGANDAYou have advised CAF that is required more time to ensure that infrastructure and objects are at levels, necessary to host a successful African nations championship (Chan)“Read a statement from CAF while postponing.

CAF gives green light for Chan in East Africa

The African body has now confirmed that a recent tournament tour in the host countries for the next tour has been pleased with the work done and that the tournament will now begin as planned from August 2 and will last until August 30.

According to CAF, the last round of inspections and workshops began in Nairobi, Kenya, where the CAF delegation conducted final inspections at Kasareni Stadium – the hosts of the final, as well as Nyayo Stadium.

Inspection continued at Amaan Stadium at Zanzibaras well as Benjamin Stadium Benjamin McApa of Dar Es Es Es Es Es Es Es Es es. The final rounds of inspections ended up at Mandela International Stadium in Kampala, Uganda.

“With just days to go before the tournament, the successful end of the last round of inspections marks an important historic moment in the exciting East African reception of what promises to be a spectacular African football holiday“Read a statement from CAF showing the green light for the tournament to be held in East Africa.

The statement continued: “Successful inspection reflects collective readiness and increased excitement in all three host nations before the start of the competition.

“CAF expresses its appreciation for Kenya’s local governments and organizational committees, Tanzania and Uganda for their commitment and cooperation to provide a successful event of the African Coffee African Nations Championship”

Benjamin Mkapa i Tanzania at RED Es Salaam will host the opening match, Nelson Mandela Stadium in Kam Kampala, Uganda, is scheduled to wait for the third and fourth match of the event, while Kasarani Stadium in Kennya in Nairobi will host the final match of the competition on August 30th.

Zanzibar has been added to the places that will host the tournaments of the tour, with the new Amaan stadium, which recently organized a successful CAF Confederation Cup final final between Tanzania’s Simzania’s SC and RS Berkane in May, set to host Group D matches.

According to CAF, the stages of the tour groups will be as follows: Group A, which includes Kenya, Morocco, Angola, Dr Dr KongoAND Zambiawill be based on Nairobi.

Meanwhile, Group B of Tanzania, MADAGASCAR, Mauritania, Burkina FasoAND The Central Republic of Africa It will host Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania. Group C of Uganda, Niger, Guinea, South AfricaAND Algeria will be based on Kampala. Group D, which includes Senegal, Concess, SudanAND Nigeriawill organize their matches in Zanzibar.

The tour will begin on Saturday, August 2, 2025, at RED ES Salaam with a match between co-host Tanzania and Burkina Faso at Benjamin McApa Stadium at 8pm.

On Sunday, August 3, Nairobi will host two games. Kenya, under South African coach Benni McCarthy, will play their opening at 15:00 with local time against the Democratic Republic of Congo in Kasareni. Later at 6pm with local time, Morocco will take Angola to Nyayo Stadium.

At 20:00, the action will return to the Benjamin Mkapa Stadium in Tanzani, where Madagascar will play Mauritania on a bumper on the Sunday. The opening matches in Kampala will be played on Monday, August 4, when co-perpetrators play Algeria at 8pm with local time, while before that, Niger will play Guinea at 17:00 with local time in the same place.

The fourth place play-off will be played at Kampala on Friday, August 29, 2025, in Mandela Stadium. Starting is scheduled for 18:00 local. Kasarani of Nairobi on the outskirts will wait for the final the next day, Saturday, August 20, 2025, at 18:00 with local time.

Playing at home is a great advantage

Kenya’s national team, Harambee Stars Captain Aboud Omar believes playing their group matches will be a big advantage for the East African nation, which will participate in Chan for the first time in their history.

“Playing at home is a great advantage for us and not really pressure“Said Omar, who plays in the country for the champions of the Kenya Football Federation of the newly crowned football (FKF) Premier League of Kenya FC police.

“Of course, there is a big reception from everyone that we will do well, but we are turning it into motivation. We have some team -experienced players, and we have played under extraordinary pressure before, so that will not be hard for us”

Meanwhile, Kenya’s cabinet secretary for sports, Salim Mvurya, has called on its citizens to gather after the Stars Harambee during the tournament.

“Chan 2024 presents a unique opportunity for Kenya to show our pride, unity and patriotism“Said mvurya.Let us set aside our differences and gather after our national team. Together, we can foster a peaceful, living atmosphere that welcomes fans from all over the world and reflects the true spirit of our nation.

“This is more than just a football tournament – it’s our time to affirm the place of Kenya on the global scene as a major destination for international events and sports tourism”

He added: “For our players: catch this moment! You keep the hopes and dreams of more than 50 million Kenyans. Compete with honor and play with your heart, because when you get up, Kenya gets up. The nation stands firmly behind you”

Senegal will enter the competition as the royal champions, while Morocco and Dr Kongo keep the difference of being the most successful nations in Chan’s history, having won the tour twice each.

In addition, the Chan 2024 tournament will act as a test and attack of the curtain for the African Nations Cup planned to take place in the East African region in 2027. The tournament will welcome another participant for the first time, the Central Republic of Africa.