The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has declared that it is committed to having Kenya as a co-host of the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN) as earlier planned.Over the course of the week, there have been talks and reports of the country losing its hosting rights due to the unavailability of a venue with Rwanda being the preferred replacement.Engin Firat defends his poor record with Harambee StarsHowever, the CAF Host Country Manager of Kenya Kabelo Bosilong has said Kenya remains a co-host of the tournament and that there are no intentions to change that.“There have been talks on social media over the last few days but I want to assure everyone that it is CAF’s commitment that this tournament takes place in the countries that it was intended to take place,” said Bosilong at the inauguration of Kenya’s Local Organizing Committee (LOC)##NAJAVA_MECA_8564712##The South African elucidated the impacts of tournaments of such magnitude on host nations and therefore was hesitant to change hosts.“We obviously know and see the impacts that these tournaments have on the continent. For example, the World Cup coming to South Africa was a major boost for the economy. CS Murkomen issues update on Kasarani and Nyayo 3 weeks to CAF deadlineTalk also of the social change that happened in our country. So I’m hoping that this tournament is going to be used as a big change,” he added.Additionally, the sports consultant talked of the improvements that the country will make which will be harnessed by future generations.##NAJAVA_MECA_8564733##“A recent example is the AFCON that was held in Ivory Coast. The big changes that happened in that country and I hope that Kenya and the region can utilize these two tournaments to make changes in this country and leave beautiful infrastructure that can be used for generations to come,” he remarked.Kenya is in a race against time to have Moi International Sports Center, Kasarani and Nyayo National Stadia ready to host the matches before the Tuesday 31 December 2024 deadline set by CAF.CS Murkomen admits to pressure in meeting CAF deadline to host CHANThe continental tournament will take place from Saturday 1 February 2025 to Friday 28 February 2025.
