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Ruto: Kenya will be ready to co-host Afcon, Chan

Caf President Patrice Motsepe hands a jersey to Kenya President William Ruto at the State House, Nairobi on September 16, 2024.

Photo credit: Pool |

What you need to know:

  • Speaking during the CAF Executive Committee Meeting at Villa Rosa Kempinski in Nairobi, Ruto said the two football tournaments mean a lot to East Africa, thus the three governments will pull all stops to ensure the regions host the events.
  • “I have really disturbed my brother here (Motsepe), I think I am almost becoming a pest. I keep him on the phone for many minutes because hosting Chan and Afcon is a major milestone for us as EA,” said Dr Ruto.

President William Ruto on Monday reassured CAF president Patrice Motsepe that neighbours Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania will be ready to host the 2024 African Nations Championship (Chan) and 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon).

Speaking during the CAF Executive Committee Meeting at Villa Rosa Kempinski in Nairobi, Ruto said the two football tournaments mean a lot to East Africa, thus the three governments will pull all stops to ensure the regions host the events.