Kasarani Stadium which is under renovation - Photo Ministry of Sports.
Rwanda could join Uganda and Tanzania as co-host of the 2024 CHAN tournament if Kenya fails to complete works at the Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani.
CAF had informed Kenya they have until December 31 as the final deadline to prepare this venue. Kenya had been granted the right to host the tournament next year in February alongside Tanzania and Uganda, but with the lack of ready facilities, Rwanda has been given the go-ahead to co-host the competition.
A source, who did not want to be named because of the sensitivity of the matter, revealed to Pan-Africa Football that CAF has already decided to pick Rwanda as the replacement of Kenya. "Kenya was not ready, the latest inspection shows Nyayo Stadium is only 10% complete, while Kasarani Stadium is 30% ready," said the source.
"So CAF have already communicated the decision to Kenya and they have decided to pick Rwanda as the host nation alongside Tanzania and Uganda."
During the recent inspection tour, CAF warned they would lose the co-hosting rights if they fail to beat the deadline for December 31 to fully complete the renovation of Moi International Sports Centre (MISC) Kasarani Stadium.
"Despite the warning, CAF later felt Kenya will not be able to beat the deadline and that is why they decided to take the decision," added the source. "CAF had told Kenya they have to finish the work before December 31 as the final day of this venue with full equipment.
"The decision taken by the African body comes just a few days after Kenya's Youth Affairs, Creative Economy and Sports Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen formed a Local Organising Committee (LOC) to oversee the (CHAN) and the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).
It includes a steering committee chaired by former Secretary General of the Confederation of East and Central Africa Football Associations (CECAFA) and veteran football administrator Nicholas Musonye.
Other members appointed are renowned media personality Elias Makori, retired footballer and coach Jacob Mulee, and former Harambee Starlets player Terry Ouko.
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