President William Ruto on Monday reassured CAF president Patrice Motsepe that neighbours Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania will be ready to host the 2024 African Nations Championship (Chan) and 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon).
Speaking during the CAF Executive Committee Meeting at Villa Rosa Kempinski in Nairobi, Ruto said the two football tournaments mean a lot to East Africa, thus the three governments will pull all stops to ensure the regions host the events.
“I have really disturbed my brother here (Motsepe), I think I am almost becoming a pest. I keep him on the phone for many minutes because hosting Chan and Afcon is a major milestone for us as EA,” said Dr Ruto.
“I have had a conversation with my two colleagues, Yoweri Museveni (President of Uganda) and Samia Suluhu (President of Tanzania) and we are all aligned in making sure that both events, we give you the best possible support to make sure that it happens,” added the President of Kenya.
The 2024 Chan has been slated for February 1 to 28 next year and will only feature players plying their trade in their domestic leagues.
