The 2024 TotalEnergies African Nations Championship (CHAN) officially began today, with Kenya’s Harambee Stars facing off against the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) in their tournament opener at the Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani.
This year’s CHAN tournament is co-hosted by Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda. Tanzania has already secured a win in their opening match against Burkina Faso.
Stay with us for live updates from Kasarani Stadium and across Nairobi as the action unfolds:
LIVE UPDATES
3:07 PM – DRC’s opening goal is ruled out for a foul on Harambee Stars captain Aboud Omar.
3:00 PM – Kick-off! The match begins. Kenya 0 – 0 DRC
2:59 PM – President William Ruto arrives at Kasarani Stadium to witness the opening clash.
Harambee Stars Starting XI
- Goalkeeper: Omondi
- Defenders: Sakari, Omar (C), S. Owino, Omija
- Midfielders: S. Manzur, Sakwa, Onyango
- Forwards: Masoud, Austine Odhiambo, Ryan Ogam
Substitutes:
Faruk Shikhalo, Siraj, Kibwage, Odongo, Muchiri, Erambo, Bandi, Oluoch Stanley, Wekesa, Nabwire, Okumu
2:15 PM – DRC national team arrives at Kasarani Stadium.
2:10 PM – Harambee Stars squad arrives at the venue, greeted by cheering fans.
2:05 PM – Frustration brews outside the stadium as Kenyan fans accuse politicians of bulk-buying tickets, leaving many locked out.
1:53 PM – Fan turnout surges: Entry queues snake all the way to TRM Mall, more than 2km from the stadium.
1:45 PM – Security overwhelmed: Eager football fans breach barriers, overpowering stewards and police to gain access to the stadium.
1:10 PM – Free fan transport: Ticket holders can access free rides from Garden City to Kasarani Stadium.
1:01 PM – Former Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko pledges to cover tickets for 500 fans unable to afford match entry.
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