STADIA
An overview of the Stadia set to host the historic CHAN across the East African Cities, a collective statement on infrastructural progress in the region.
Kasarani Stadium
The Moi International Sports Centre, also known as Kasarani Stadium, stands as a towering symbol of Kenyan sporting excellence.
Located in the bustling capital city of Nairobi, this state-of-the-art facility will serve as one of the five key venues for the 2024 TotalEnergies African Nations Championship (CHAN), co-hosted by Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda.
With a seating capacity of 60,000, it is Kenya’s largest stadium and one of the most iconic in East Africa.
Namboole Stadium
Located in the suburb of Bweyogerere, just east of Kampala’s city centre, Namboole Stadium stands as a monument of Uganda’s sporting ambition.
The 45,000-capacity venue has long served as the country’s premier stadium, hosting both national and continental matches, political events, concerts, and cultural festivals since its inauguration in 1997.
Nyayo Stadium
Situated in the heart of the capital city, Nairobi, this 22,000-seater stadium has become synonymous with the country’s football culture, regularly hosting local league matches, cup finals, and national team games.
Located along the busy Lang’ata Road near the Central Business District, Nyayo offers fans easy access to matches and a vibrant urban backdrop.
Benjamin Mkapa
With a seating capacity of 60,000, the stadium will host several key fixtures in the tournament, bringing the continent’s top locally-based footballers under the lights of one of Africa’s most iconic venues.
Named after the late President Benjamin Mkapa, who served as Tanzania’s third president, the stadium stands as a symbol of modern sporting ambition in East Africa.
Amaan Stadium
With a capacity of 15,000, this historic arena will provide an intimate yet passionate backdrop for the tournament, welcoming fans from across the continent to the semi-autonomous archipelago of Zanzibar.
As the smallest of the five host stadiums, Amaan Stadium promises a vibrant and atmospheric experience, reflective of the island’s deep-rooted football culture.
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