Two weeks ago, Sports Cabinet Secretary Salim Mvurya confidently assured the nation that Kenya was on track to host the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN), set to kick off on 2 August.Follow our WhatsApp channel for more newsIn his statement, he revealed that contractors working on Nyayo and Moi Kasarani stadiums, along with the designated training facilities, would officially hand over the venues to the government by 25 June.##NAJAVA_MECA_8986696##Mvurya’s remarks came in response to growing concerns over Kenya’s preparedness to host the continental tournament. Alarm bells rang after images surfaced online showing Kirigiti Stadium, one of the earmarked training grounds, in a state of neglect, casting doubt on whether the country would be ready in time.Undeterred, Mvurya struck a confident tone, assuring Kenyans that the facilities would be complete before the end of June.“We want to confirm to all Kenyans that we are ready to host CHAN and, by extension, we are ready to host AFCON,” he stated.Relieved Akhulia looking ahead after pulling off football miracle on final day of 2024/25 seasonHowever, with just a day to the 25 June deadline, the situation on the ground tells a different story, at least at Nyayo National Stadium. While the stadium’s interior appears nearly complete, the surrounding areas remain in disarray. Sections of the perimeter wall, which were demolished to make way for upgrades, have not been rebuilt, and heaps of debris still litter the site.”We have agreed with all contractors that the handover of the keys will be on the 25th of this month. That includes Nyayo Stadium, Kasarani Stadium, and the two designated training grounds—Ulinzi Complex and Police Sacco Stadium. Everyone is working toward that deadline,” Mvurya said in an earlier interview.AFC Leopards reveal dates and venue of Player Awards Gala and Cultural WeekThe CS had earlier painted a picture of near-perfection, suggesting the only thing left was for the tournament to begin.”We have invested heavily in infrastructure upgrades, including at Kasarani and Nyayo stadiums, and have already paid the hosting fee amounting to Sh1.6 billion,” he said.AFC Leopards-linked defender bids emotional farewell after four-year KCB stintThis comes just days after Kenya lost hosting rights to one of the CHAN 2024 groups. Initially set to host Groups A and D, Kenya will now only host Group A after failing to meet CAF’s requirements for training facilities.Group D, featuring powerhouses like Congo, Senegal, Nigeria, and Sudan, has been reassigned to Zanzibar.Michael Olunga on verge of signing for another Qatari club
