Kenya is under pressure to meet the requirements to co-host the 2025 Africa Home Nations Championships (CHAN), scheduled to take place in February 2025.
The tournament, will feature 19 teams, with Kenya set to partner with East African Neigbors Uganda and Tanzania as co-hosts of the event.
Unlike Uganda and Tanzania, which each boast a FIFA/CAF-approved stadium, Kenya currently lacks a facility that meets international standards.
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has given Kenya until December 31 to ensure its readiness, following an inspection last week.
Inspectors toured Nairobi’s key stadiums, including the 60,000-seater Moi International Sports Centre in Kasarani and the 30,000-seater Nyayo National Stadium, both under renovation.
CAF is yet to issue an official statement, but its president, Patrice Motsepe, is expected to make a follow-up visit to Kenya later this month.
His inspection will also focus on Kenya’s preparations for co-hosting the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) finals alongside Uganda and Tanzania.
Meanwhile, Uganda has designated Mandela National Stadium in Kampala for international matches, while Tanzania uses the Benjamin Mkapa Stadium in Dar es Salaam.
In addition to stadium renovations, Kenya lags behind its co-hosts in forming a local organizing committee for CHAN 2025. The committee is expected to be constituted after the Football Kenya Federation’s elections, set to take place in Nairobi this Saturday.
