The Kenyatta International Convention Centre (“KICC”) in Nairobi, Kenya will host the draw for the TotalEnergies CAF African Nations Championship (“CHAN”) Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda 2024 on Wednesday night.
The much-anticipated draw will commence at 20h00 local time (17h00 GMT / 19h00 Cairo).
It will feature local East African legends Hassan Wasswa (Uganda), Mrisho Ngasa (Tanzania) and McDonald Mariga (Kenya), the latter having been born and raised in Nairobi, as draw assistants.
Co-hosts Kenya are making a debut at the TotalEnergies CAF African Nations Championship finals, while Uganda and Tanzania have already had a taste of the tournament.
Among countries that will headline Wednesday’s draw are defending champions Senegal and two-time winners Morocco.
The 32-story KICC will be a fitting stage for what will be a glittering draw ceremony. The building boats an amphitheater and the Tsavo Ballroom, the largest conference chamber of its kind in East Africa.
An iconic piece of architectural mastery located at the heart of Kenya’s capital city, the KICC is renowned for its striking cylindrical design and panoramic views of the city.
Completed in 1973, it is not only a hub for international conferences, exhibitions, and events but also a symbol of Kenya’s modernity and cultural heritage.
It is only befitting that the capital’s signature building stages the draw as the country hosts a continental football tournament for the first time in its history.
Nairobi is a major commercial hub in East Africa and known for its tech innovation. It is the regional headquarters for several huge multi-national companies.
Nairobi also has several famous, established football clubs who play in the country’s elite league and CAF Interclub competitions, such as Gor Mahia, AFC Leopards, Tusker and Mathare United.
Source: CAF
Frederick Marfo is a sportswriter and social worker well known for his advocacy for equal chances and rights for all athletes, especially those with disabilities.
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