CAF gives venues thumbs-up; says Kenya ready for CHAN

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) Secretary General Veron Mosengo-Omba has given Kenya a glowing endorsement, saying the country is ready to host the African Nations Championship (CHAN).

Speaking in Nairobi after inspecting the two proposed venues—Kasarani and Nyayo stadia—Mosengo-Omba, who toured the facilities alongside Sports Cabinet Secretary Salim Mvurya and Football Kenya Federation (FKF) president Hussein Mohamed, urged Kenyans to turn out in large numbers to support the national team, Harambee Stars.

Mosengo-Omba said Kenyans should embrace the ‘Pamoja’ (together) spirit and rally behind the broader regional effort, noting that the tournament should be viewed not as an event split among Uganda, Kenya, and Tanzania, but as one shared stage for East Africa. “Kenyans should embrace the Pamoja spirit I have seen all over the country. I urge them to come out in numbers to support their team. From what I have seen, the country is very ready to host this competition,” he said.

He further observed that Kenya’s performance as a co-host will be closely watched as the country bids—alongside its regional partners—to stage the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). “This competition will go a long way in Kenya’s bid to host AFCON 2027, so let us deliver this tournament to the best of our ability,” he added.

Sports Cabinet Secretary Salim Mvurya also reassured both local and international fans that security plans are well underway. “Security simulations will begin on Wednesday to ensure the safety of Kenyans and visitors during the competition. I can assure fans the games will be a safe zone, and they should come out to support their teams,” Mvurya said.