CAF unveils new logo and trophy for CHAN
It features 54 distinct lines which CAF says symbolise the 54 African nations.
10h agoEMMANUEL WANJALARealtime
Kenya has been pooled with African giants Morocco in Group A of the Africa Nations Championship that will be played in August.
Harambee Stars will also face Angola, DR Congo and Zambia in the group of death.
Despite the tough pool Kenya has found itself in, Football Kenya Federation president McDonald Mariga believes the Harambee Stars are well prepared to perform well in the tournament.
"We are undoubtedly in the group of death, but I believe we have prepared adequately for any opponent," Mariga stated.
Earlier, Sports Cabinet Secretary Salim Mvurya stated that he believes the postponement of the Africa Nations Championship (Chan) 2024 is a blessing in disguise for the three east African nations.
Speaking on Wednesday at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre during the Chan 2024 draw, Mvurya urged the three east African football federations to ensure that their respective national teams are well-prepared for the task ahead.
"I would like to use the presidents of the three east African football federations.It gives me great pleasure to welcome you to this occasion on behalf of Kenya's President, William Ruto. It's an occasion we do to take for granted," Mvurya said.
"I would like to congratulate our three heads of state on their commitment to hosting the tournament.We welcome CAF's decision to move the tournament to August, as it will give us more time to prepare our infrastructure and national team. It has breathed new life into the three countries."
"This tournament is a practice run for the Africa Cup of Nations. We also want to ensure that our national teams do well. It is also an opportunity to promote our tourism."
Uganda's Sports Minister, Peter Ogwang, said the three countries would work together to ensure a successful tournament.
"I am here to confirm that Uganda is ready to host Chan and Afcon. I would like to welcome Africa and the world to East Africa. I would like to thank Caf for hosting this tournament for the first time in East Africa," he said.
His Tanzanian counterpart, Damas Ndumbaro, stated that the three east African countries would collaborate closely to ensure a successful tournament.
"The President of Tanzania wishes you all the best. The event is significant for us because it demonstrates East Africa's readiness to host the two major tournaments. We will work together to ensure a successful event," Ndumbaro.
"Tanzania is prepared to host the tournament. I would like to thank the President of Zanzibar. We want to show the rest of the world that East Africa is prepared to host in August."
Group A: Kenya, Morocco, Angola DR Congo, Zambia
Group B: Tanzania, Madagascar, Mauritania, Burkina Faso, Central Africa
Group C: Uganda, Niger, Guinea
Group D: Senegal, Congo, Sudan Nigeria.
*Some two teams are yet to confirm participation.
