Nyayo stadium passes CAF inspection as Kasarani races towards time forward of CHAN kick-off

Nyayo stadium passes CAF inspection as Kasarani races towards time forward of CHAN kick-off

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The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has formally cleared Nyayo Stadium to host the African Nations Championship (CHAN) event, whilst Kasarani Stadium scrambles to finish renovations forward of the occasion.

In an replace on January 8, 2025, CAF confirmed that Nyayo Stadium had handed its inspection and was greenlit as a matchday venue.

The 30,000-capacity stadium is about to host video games as Kenya co-hosts the event alongside Uganda and Tanzania.

Meanwhile, the group highlighted the continued efforts to make sure Kasarani Stadium can also be prepared for the event.

“No sleep for contractors at Kasarani Stadium! 🏟️💪 With #CHAN2025 kicking off next month and the draw happening next week in Nairobi 🇰🇪, it’s a race against time 🕒. Kenya, Uganda 🇦🇺, and Tanzania 🇹🇿 are gearing up to co-host an unforgettable tournament! ⚽🔥 #CHAN2025,” CAF wrote on X.

Increased Prize Money for CHAN

CAF additionally introduced a big enhance in prize cash for the CHAN event.

The winner will obtain USD 3.5 million (Ksh 451 million), marking a 75% enhance.

The whole prize pool for the event has been raised to USD 10.4 million (Ksh 1.342 billion), reflecting a 32% general enhance.

“We are excited about the upcoming CAF African Nations Championship (CHAN) in Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda in 2024 and have significantly increased the prize money of the winner to USD 3.5 million, which is an increase of 75%,” CAF President Patrice Motsepe stated.

“We have additionally elevated the whole prize cash of the CHAN Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda 2024 to USD 10.4 million, which is a 32% enhance. The CHAN is a vital competitors for the event and progress of Africa-based soccer gamers and proficient younger gamers and can contribute considerably to the worldwide competitiveness of African soccer and CAF competitions.

“This competition is part of our strategy of investing in African football and making it appealing and attractive to football fans, TV viewers, sponsors, partners, and other stakeholders in Africa and worldwide,” Motsepe added.

Kenya’s preparations for CHAN

In December 2024, President William Ruto reaffirmed Kenya’s dedication to internet hosting the event, which begins in February 2025.

After a gathering with a CAF delegation, Ruto highlighted the progress made to make sure the occasion’s success.

“Kenya is pulling all the stops to be ready to host the African Nations Championships (CHAN) in February 2025. I thank the Confederation of African Football (CAF) for their confidence in our country’s ability to host the games,” Ruto stated on December 20, 2024, after a State House assembly with stakeholders.

Ruto stated renovations at Moi Sports Centre Kasarani and Nyayo Stadium have been going to satisfy worldwide requirements.

Additionally, the President said that upgrades have been underway on the Ulinzi Sports Complex and Police Sacco Stadium in Nairobi, in addition to Kirigiti Stadium in Kiambu. These services will function coaching venues for collaborating groups.

Ruto emphasised that these efforts are a part of Kenya’s broader imaginative and prescient to ship a world-class event.

As the countdown to CHAN 2025 begins, the highlight stays on Kenya’s preparations to co-host an unforgettable occasion.

With Nyayo Stadium prepared and Kasarani nonetheless pushing to satisfy the deadline, the nation is set to ship a event that showcases the vibrancy of African soccer.