The Council of East and Central Africa Football Associations (CECAFA) has announced that some teams from other regions have shown interest in participating in the 2024 CECAFA Senior Challenge Cup.Zanzibar is set to host the CECAFA Senior Challenge Cup from June 29th to July 14th. This eagerly awaited competition makes its return after its last edition in 2019 was held in Uganda.##NAJAVA_MECA_8002306##John Auka Gecheo, the Executive Director of CECAFA, revealed that several guest teams have already reached out, expressing their desire to compete. Gecheo mentioned, “We are currently in discussions with them and will unveil the finalized list of participating teams by May 2024.”Gecheo further stated that CECAFA officials will conduct an inspection tour of various facilities in Zanzibar later this month. The tournament is likely to be held at the Amani Stadium, the Sheikh Abed Karume Stadium, and the Pemba Stadium.”We are highly optimistic that the tournament will be a captivating affair, contributing significantly to teams’ preparations for the Africa Nations Championship and the FIFA 2026 World Cup qualifiers,” Gecheo added.All member associations intending to send teams to the CECAFA Senior Challenge Cup are required to pay a participation fee of US$20,000 to facilitate the smooth organization of the tournament.In previous editions, CECAFA has extended invitations to guest teams such as Libya, Zimbabwe, Malawi, and Zambia to partake in the Senior Challenge Cup.Kenya last won the tournament in 2017 when they beat Zanzibar in the final staged at the Kenyatta Stadium in Machakos.Uganda currently holds the title of CECAFA Senior Challenge Cup champions, having emerged victorious with a 3-0 win over Eritrea in the final of the 2019 event held in Kampala.Kenya U20 star joins reputable player agency, eyes european move
