When Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania came together to pitch for CHAN 2024, it wasn’t just about hosting football matches.

It was about reimagining what African football could look like.

That vision has been honoured. From the refurbished Moi International Sports Centre Kasarani and Nyayo Stadium in Nairobi, to Benjamin Mkapa in Dar es Salaam and Nelson Mandela in Kampala, East Africa has breathed new life into stadiums that are now hosting unforgettable moments.

This cross-border collaboration has been more than an experiment – it has been a resounding success.

Together, the region proved it can unite, organise, and deliver at world-class level.

Fans at the Heart of It All

If there’s one story that has shone through this tournament, it’s the fans.

From the deafening roar at Kasarani, to the colourful fan zones in Baba Dogo, Githurai, and Mathare, supporters have been the true 12th Man.

They didn’t just cheer; they showed discipline, passion, and pride, proving that celebration and order can live side by side.

For Kenya, this has been about more than hosting games – it’s been about reshaping football culture.

A culture where fans aren’t just spectators, but central to the story.

The Road to the Finals

Every team that stepped onto the pitch carried more than tactics – they carried the dreams of millions.

From debutant Kenya writing history by reaching the knockouts, to Uganda and Tanzania lighting up their home crowds, and the continental giants bringing their power to the mix, the journey has been fierce and emotional.

Every match has been a drumroll leading to this moment: the grand crescendo at Kasarani on 30th August.

Now only two sides remain, walking into the stadium for the chance to lift the crown of CHAN.

Kenya’s Organising Triumph

Away from the pitch, Kenya has shown what meticulous planning can achieve.

From layered security that made match days safe for families, to well-organised fan zones that gave every supporter a seat in the celebration, to broadcast deals that brought CHAN into homes across the nation – this has been a tournament executed with excellence.

Kenya is no longer just in the football conversation.

Kenya is setting the standard for how Africa can host, celebrate, and commercialise football.

The Finale: Africa Comes Home

Now, the road ends where it all began – in Kenya.

On the night of 30th August at Kasarani, the trophy will rise under the Nairobi sky, marking not just the end of a tournament, but the start of a new legacy.

CHAN 2024 has been more than football. It has been Africa’s homecoming – and Kenya its crowning stage.