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NMG partners with Chan organisers to set up two fan zones
Nation Media Group. Group Managing Director and CEO Geoffrey Odundo (left) the Local Organizing Committee Chair for Chan 2024 Nicholas Musonye at Nation Centre on August 19, 2025.
What you need to know:
- Kenya and Madagascar will clash on Friday in a quarter final match at Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani in Nairobi.
- The Football Kenya Federation, local authorities, and the Ministry of Sports have established six official fan zones in Nairobi.
Nation Media Group (NMG) has partnered with the 2024 Chan Local Organising Committee (LOC) for Kenya to establish two fan zones before Friday’s quarter-final match between Kenya and Madagascar.
The fixture will he held at Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani in Nairobi from 5 pm.
The agreement was announced on Tuesday when LOC Chairman Nicholas Musonye paid a courtesy call on NMG Group Managing Director and CEO Geoffrey Odundo, at Nation Centre in Nairobi.
Harambee Stars strike Ryan Ogam (left) fights for the ball with a Zambian player during their 2024 Chan Group 'A' match at Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani in Nairobi on August 17, 2025.
“NMG aims to entertain Kenyan fans nationwide by creating two fan zones, one in the city and potentially another outside the city. These plans will be finalized between Tuesday and Friday,” said Odundo.
Odundo added that NMG was proud to support the Kenyan team and has been providing extensive coverage of the Chan tournament, highlighting it on their front pages.
“I reaffirm NMG’s commitment to sports and youth development, particularly in team sports. NMG is also eager to collaborate with the LOC for future tournaments, including the upcoming Afcon.”
He mentioned the extensive reach of Nation’s 360 platforms -- print, broadcast and online, in East Africa, highlighting the increasing importance of sports as both entertainment and a key economic force.
Musonye stated that the fan zones would help avoid CAF sanctions for the match on Friday and the final on August 30.
“I acknowledged NMG’s leading support, along with other media houses. NMG’s engagement will enhance fan entertainment in and outside Nairobi, especially with Nyayo National Stadium’s limited capacity and Kasarani’s increasing inadequacy. We hope for another Talanta Stadium outside Nairobi to host big matches,” said Musonye.
Harambee Stars players celebrate after scoring a goal against Zambia in a Group 'A' match of the 2024 CHAN match at Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani in Nairobi on August 17, 2025.
“We are negotiating with CAF to increase Kasarani’s capacity from the 60 per cent of capacity limit allowed during the Kenya versus Zambia match, where the fans behaved well during the match.”
The FKF, local authorities, and the Ministry of Sports have established six official fan zones at Uhuru Park (Nairobi CBD), Lucky Summer-Ngomongo (behind Kasarani Stadium), Dandora Stadium, Utalii (Stima Club), Jacaranda Grounds, and Kibera DC Grounds.
These zones featured big screens, with security provided by police and crowd marshals.
An additional official fan zone was set up in Nairobi CBD, outside Kenya National Archives.
