Nairobi abuzz as 2024 Chan Group A matches kick off
Harambee Stars fans inside Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani on August 3, 2025, as they wait for kick-off of their Group 'A' match of the 2025 African Nations Championships against DR Congo.
Nairobi was palpable with the excitement of the country hosting the 2024 Africa Nations Championships (Chan) despite maintaining the aura of its calm and easy Sunday mornings.
Harambee Stars fans thronged the CBD in small numbers with some picketing at street corners, perhaps planning their travel to the Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani, where Harambee Stars will open their Chan 2024 campaign against DR Congo at 3 pm.
Kenya is co-hosting Chan 2024 with Tanzania and Uganda. The tournament started on Saturday with Tanzania claiming a 2-0 victory over Burkina Faso in the opening match. The competition will end on August 30 with Kenya hosting the final.
DR Congo fans were not left behind in the early morning buzz. A group of fans were spotted at the junction of Kenyatta Avenue and Kimathi Street dressed in the colours of their national team.
At Kasarani, the roads leading to the stadium entrance were crowded with groups of eager fans hoping to get into the stadium.
