CAF: Launching of workshops and final inspections ahead of CHAN 2024

Kinshasa, July 8^th, 2025 (CPA). – The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has begun its series of inspections in the host countries of the 2025 African Nations Championship (CHAN), which will take place from August 2^nd to 30^th, in Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda, according to  the information obtained by CPA from the website of this continental sports body. ‘With just a few weeks to go before the eagerly awaited kick-off of the 2024 Total Energies CAF African Nations Championship (CHAN), the Confederation of African Football (CAF) has begun its final series of inspections and preparatory workshops in the host countries: Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda,’ it is read. « The first inspection took place on Friday July 4^th  (…) at the Kasarani Centre in Nairobi. Recently renovated, this 50,000-seat stadium will host Group A matches, as well as the competition final, scheduled for August 30^th, 2025, » it explained, adding that the visit to Nyayo Stadium marked the end of the inspections in Nairobi on Saturday July 5^th. According to the source, the CAF delegation will continue its assessments in the other host cities, including Dar es Salaam and Zanzibar (Tanzania), Kampala (Uganda), as well as before Friday’s inspections, CAF had conducted several technical workshops with the various Local Organizing Committee (LOC) teams, covering key areas such as television broadcasting, security, logistics, team services and transport. In relation to these inspections, the chairman of the Kenyan LOC, Nicholas Musonye, who spoke on the subject, said he was confident about the host country’s state of readiness, while praising the close collaboration between the LOC and CAF: « We are working tirelessly, day and night, to ensure that everything is ready on time. The LOC is working closely with CAF, following the guidelines and deadlines set.  We also thank the government for its support, particularly in terms of funding and timely approvals. » On behalf of Kenya’s Minister in charge of Sports, Salim Mvurya, Evans Achoki, the ministry’s administrative secretary, reaffirmed the government’s total commitment, which is fully mobilised and working hand in hand with the Local Organising Committee to ensure an unforgettable edition of the CHAN that will be remembered by Africa and the whole world. The CAF inspection team will continue its mission on Saturday with another visit to the Nyayo National Stadium, during which it will make its final assessments and recommendations for any final adjustments.