The Confederation of African Football (CAF) inspectors are unsatisfied with the works at Nyayo and Kasarani Stadia that are earmarked to host the delayed 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN).Kenya has until Tuesday 31 December to have the facilities ready for the continental tourney or risk losing the hosting rights.Gor Mahia chairman Ambrose Rachier’s property set for auctionThe CAF inspection team had representatives from various departments including marketing, communication, broadcast, competition, safety and security, medical and protocol.The inspectors were in the country from Wednesday 27 November to Saturday 30 November to assess the country’s preparations for the continental tourney.##NAJAVA_MECA_8547490##A source from the inspection team revealed some of the details and observations from the inspection exercise.“Everyone is aware that we need to accelerate the work so that we don’t embarrass ourselves. Nyayo National Stadium is not as doubtful as Kasarani,” revealed the source to Nation Sports.Gilbert Selebwa on 4 factors delegates should consider ahead of FKF electionsWhile the works at the two stadia have been ongoing on a 24-hour basis, the source revealed that they are yet to meet the required standards.“On average, the work at Kasarani is 72 per cent complete. It needs to get to 100 per cent by 31 December,” added the source.##NAJAVA_MECA_8547526##The major concerns at Kasarani according to the source are the canopy and the sound system. The canopy is 40% complete, the sound system is at 10%, and the lift is 60% complete but the installation of a new one is expected to bring it to full functionality.Some of the key areas include the arena, ramps and changing rooms are 80% complete.Mwanalima Adam dazzles as Harambee Starlets whitewash hapless MoroccoAt Nyayo Stadium, the major work that is to be done is the installation of new floodlights which is currently underway.Apart from the two main facilities, works are also incomplete at the training venues where Police Sacco Stadium and Kasarani Annex require new changing rooms while the pitch at Ulinzi Sports Complex also requires an upgrade.##NAJAVA_MECA_8547558##Kasarani Stadium has been undergoing a facelift since December of 2023 while Nyayo Stadium was closed in August this year in preparation for the 2024 CHAN as well as the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).A new facility, Talanta City, is also being constructed in preparation for the 2027 AFCON and is expected to be ready by December 2025.Mazembe believes Shabana should be fighting for titles not relegationWhile touring Kasarani Stadium on Thursday 28 November, Sports Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen assured the country through his X (formerly Twitter) handle that the facilities will be ready by the end of the year.
