President Ruto Backs Benni McCarthy as Kenya Prepare for CHAN Tournament

“Let It Be Historic” – Ruto Challenges Harambe Stars

A challenge to win the African Nations Championship (CHAN) trophy on home soil has been issued to the Kenya Men’s National team by President William Ruto. The competition will take place from August 2 to July 30, 2025, and Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania are co-hosting it. As co-hosts alongside Tanzania and Uganda, the East African giants will be playing in the event for the first time. Nonetheless, the Head of State challenged the national team to …

Chelle’s B‑Team Ready: Kabiru Mohammed Targets CHAN Glory

As the Super Eagles B gear up for the 8th African Nations Championship (CHAN) in Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda (Aug 2–30), Kwara United defender Kabiru Mohammed affirmed the squad’s alignment with coach Eric Chelle’s aggressive, physical philosophy. Chelle named a 35‑man provisional squad focused on Nigeria’s home‑based talents . Grouped in Zanzibar’s Group D, Nigeria faces defending champions Senegal, along with Sudan and Congo. Read Also: Resili…

CHAN 2024: CAF names 70 match officials, three Ugandans included

Confederation of African Football (CAF) named a list of 70 match officials for the upcoming TotalEnergies CAF African Nations Championship (CHAN) 2024 (2nd to 30th August 2025). This tournament will be co-hosted by Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda. There are 26 referees and assistants apiece, 18 Video Match Officials (VMOs). These have been selected from different CAF Member Associations across the continent, including the three host countries. Assis…

President Ruto backs Benni McCarthy as Kenya prepare for CHAN tournament

President Ruto visited the Harambee Stars and told Benni McCarthy to reach out directly if any issues arise, showing full support ahead of the CHAN tournament.

CHAN 2024: McCarthy reveals precautions taken to ensure Bajaber is ready for Harambee Stars

Harambee Stars head coach Benni McCarthy has revealed precautions taken for injured Police FC midfielder Mohammed Bajaber. Despite the injury, the former Nairobi City Stars midfielder has been training as Stars intensify their CHAN preparations, but Bajaber is subjected to a special regime that accommodates his current state. “Bajaber got injured before we went to […]