The Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani, will on Saturday, August 30, host the much-anticipated 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN) final, drawing not only thousands of football fans but also an array of global and continental dignitaries.
Among the high-profile guests confirmed is FIFA President Gianni Infantino, who will be joined by Confederation of African Football (CAF) President Patrice Motsepe and Madagascar’s President Andry Rajoelina. President William Ruto, alongside senior Kenyan government officials, is also expected to attend the grand finale.
The final will see Morocco battle Madagascar for the continental crown. Morocco, two-time CHAN winners (2018 and 2020), secured their spot after edging out Senegal 5-3 on penalties in Kampala. Meanwhile, Madagascar stunned Sudan in Dar es Salaam, with substitute Toky Rakotondraibe netting a dramatic extra-time winner in the 116th minute to power the island nation to their first-ever CHAN final.
While Morocco enters the clash as clear favorites, Madagascar has been the tournament’s surprise package. Even after being reduced to 10 men for nearly 40 minutes in the semifinal, the resilient debutants found a way to triumph — cementing their fairytale run to Nairobi.
Fans eager to witness the historic showdown can buy tickets at chan.mookh.com, with regular seats going for Ksh200 and silver tier tickets at Ksh500.
Interior Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo hailed the tournament as a landmark in African football, noting that Kenya’s debut run to the knockout stages had already etched history.
“The finalists represent the very best of Africa’s local football. Every goal scored, every tackle made, has been a story of resilience. For Kenya, reaching the knockout stages was already history written,” Omollo said.
He described Saturday’s finale in Nairobi as the pinnacle of CHAN 2024, marking not only a contest of skill but also a celebration of African pride and unity.
“As the trophy is lifted under the Nairobi night sky, the legacy will be clear: CHAN 2024 has been more than a tournament — it has been Africa’s homecoming, and Kenya its crowning stage,” he concluded.
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