NAIROBI, Kenya, Jul 11 – The Local Organizing Committee (LOC) Chairman for the Africa Nations Championship (CHAN), Nicholas Musonye, has dismissed claims that high-profile people had been meddling in tendering processes forward of the continental soccer showpiece co-hosted by Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania from August 2-30.
Musonye, whereas addressing the media Friday on the preparations of the tourney, stated all CHAN procurement was carried out by the Ministry of Sports and never the LOC.
“Homeboyz has nothing to do with CHAN. Even our CEO, Rabar, who owns Homeboyz, is aware of higher {that a} battle of curiosity isn’t allowed. Even my kids, I instructed them, keep out of this,” Musonye underscored.
Meanwhile, Musonye assured the nation is absolutely ready to host the Championship, terming the match an important take a look at for the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2027, which Kenya is ready to co-host alongside neighbors Uganda and Tanzania.
“We have failed earlier than… In 1996 and once more in 2018, we weren’t prepared. But this time, we’re. The infrastructure is full, and the stadiums are world-class. Kasarani and Nyayo are refurbished and look nice,” stated Musonye.
Tanzania, which can stage the opening ceremony, will get CHAN underway on August 2, with a conflict towards Burkina Faso in Dar es Salaam, which is the one sport of the day.
Attention will then shift to Nairobi the next day, August 3, with a double header the place hosts Kenya face the Democratic Republic of Congo in an early kick-off at 3 pm on the Moi International Sports Center Kasarani, earlier than Morocco lock horns with Angola at 6 pm on the Nyayo National Stadium.
The LOC confirmed that groups begin arriving subsequent week, with transport, lodging, and coaching applications already finalized in coordination with CAF.
“Kasarani has a brand new pitch, new dressing rooms, a full cover, and floodlights. Nyayo can be upgraded, even coaching venues like Kasarani Annex A & B and Police Sacco now appear to be stand-alone stadiums.”
On security, Musonye stated nationwide safety organs had been absolutely briefed and deployed.
“You can not host a match of this magnitude with out safety. I’ve met with Internal Security PS Raymond Omollo and different companies and guarantee you, safety is in place, from the borders to the stadiums,” Musonye stated.
Musonye issued a powerful enchantment to followers, urging them to attend in giant numbers and preserve self-discipline.
“When Gor Mahia performs AFC, chances are you’ll want police. But when Harambee Stars play, even when we lose to Morocco, there will likely be no violence. National satisfaction will prevail,” he stated.
Tickets for CHAN matches have been priced affordably at Ksh 200 for the common, VIP tickets will retail at Ksh 500, and VVIP tickets will promote at Ksh 1,000 to draw giant turnouts.
Visa waivers have been confirmed between Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania to ease regional journey for followers.
“We’re not simply internet hosting soccer. We’re internet hosting Africa, and the picture we present from how we deal with visitors to how followers behave will decide whether or not we’re prepared for AFCON 2027,” Musonye stated with finality.
