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CAF postpones CHAN 2024 to August

 

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has, announced that the 2024 CAF African Nations Championship (CHAN), initially scheduled to kick-off on February 1 has been postponed to August.

A statement yesterday on the CAF official website said the tournament, to be hosted jointly by Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda, had been delayed to allow more time for the completion of infrastructure and facilities.

According to the statement, CAF’s Technical and Infrastructure experts, some of whom have been stationed in the host nations, advised that more time is required to bring the infrastructure to the necessary standards.

It noted that significant progress had already been made in the construction and upgrading of stadiums, training grounds, hotels, hospitals, and other facilities.

It however said that additional time would ensure readiness for a successful tournament.

CAF President, Patrice Motsepe was quoted as saying that he was confident that infrastructure once completed would meet CAF standards.

Motsepe also commended the efforts of the host nations’ leaders.

“I would like to express my deep gratitude to President William Ruto of Kenya, President Samia Suluhu Hassan of Tanzania, and President Yoweri Museveni of Uganda for their leadership, commitment, and the good progress made.

“I am confident that the infrastructure will meet CAF standards to host a very successful tournament in August 2025,” he said.

The statement said that in spite of the latest development, the draw for the tournament will go on as planned in Nairobi, Kenya, on Wednesday at 8:00 p.m. local time.

It added that the specific commencement date in August 2025 will be announced later by CAF.

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