Kenya to Face South Sudan in Crucial CHAN Qualification Round

Kenya, one of the co-hosts for the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN), is gearing up for a critical clash against South Sudan in the first qualification round.

The aggregate winner of this matchup will secure a spot in the final qualifying phase, where they will meet the victor of the tie between Djibouti and Rwanda.

The first leg of this exciting encounter is scheduled for October 25-27, 2024, with the return match set for November 1-3, 2024.

As anticipation builds, football fans in the region will be keen to see if Kenya can clinch their spot in the prestigious tournament, which runs from February 1-28, 2025.

Joining Kenya as co-hosts are Uganda and Tanzania, all of whom have received automatic qualification for the tournament. The CHAN provides a vital opportunity for these nations to showcase their readiness ahead of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations, which they will also host.

In addition to the co-hosts, the CECAFA region will have one additional representative, while other African zones will contribute three teams each. With the tournament set to be the eighth edition of CHAN, the stakes have never been higher for Kenyan football.