Nairobi, Kenya – August 19, 2025 — Football fever has gripped the nation after tickets for the highly anticipated African Nations Championship (CHAN) clash between Kenya and Madagascar sold out in just 15 minutes.

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) had announced earlier on Tuesday morning that ticket sales would officially open at exactly 12:00 noon via their online platform. However, thousands of eager fans were left frustrated as the website initially crashed due to overwhelming traffic.

When the system finally reloaded, it displayed a disappointing message to supporters: “Sold out. We are sorry, but this event has sold out,” confirmed Mookh, the official ticket distributor.

The rapid sell-out underscores the growing excitement around Kenya’s participation in the CHAN 2024 tournament, especially after the team’s impressive performance in recent fixtures.

Many fans took to social media to express their disappointment at missing out on tickets, with some calling for CAF to review its digital ticketing capacity ahead of future fixtures.

The sold-out Kenya vs Madagascar match is scheduled for Friday, with both teams looking to stamp their authority in the group stage.

For updates on CHAN and more stories in Kenyan sports, visit sauce.co.ke’s sports section. You can also read about how Harambee Stars defender Suleiman Mansur is handling newfound fame after Kenya’s CHAN exploits.

As the countdown to kickoff continues, excitement remains sky-high, proving once again that Kenyan fans’ passion for football knows no bounds.