Kenya Names CHAN 2024 Squad as Harambee Stars Begin Training Camp in Nairobi

Kenya’s national football team, the Harambee Stars, have officially kicked off preparations for the CHAN 2024 tournament after reporting to their Nairobi training camp this week. With just months to go till the African Nations Championship 2024 expectations are high as the local based squad begins its mission to claim continental Wonder.

This year’s CHAN presents a golden opportunity for Kenya to showcase its domestic football talent on the continental stage and the squad is leaving nothing to chance in its bid to shine in Group A a pool fixed with East African giants.

What is CHAN 2024 and Why It Matters for Kenya?

The African Nations Championship (CHAN) is a biennial football tournament organized by CAF including only players who ply their trade in their respective domestic leagues. This means no foreign-based professionals just raw, local talent.

For Kenya CHAN 2024 is more than just another tournament it’s a chance to:

• Rebuild national football credibility under a revamped technical bench
• Unleash emerging talent from the Kenyan Premier League (KPL)
• Boost morale following missed AFCON and World Cup campaigns
• Reignite the East African football rivalry with upcoming fixtures against Uganda, Tanzania and Rwanda

Kenya CHAN Squad 2024: Who Made the Cut?

Head coach Engin Firat in teamwork with local scouts has called up 35 locally based players into the first camp all drawn from top tier KPL clubs like Tusker FC Gor Mahia, AFC Leopards and Nairobi City Stars.

Key CHAN 2024 Kenya Player Call-ups:

• Patrick Matasi (Tusker FC) veteran goalkeeper and vocal leader
• Sylvester Owino (Gor Mahia) rock-solid central defender
• Austin Odhiambo (Gor Mahia) attacking midfielder with flair
• John Kamau (KCB FC) rising winger with pace and creativity

CHAN 2024 Kenya Fixtures: What to Expect

Kenya will feature in Group A, facing off against tough opponents like Uganda, Rwanda, and Ethiopia. CAF has yet to release the official match dates, but insider reports suggest Kenya’s opening fixture will be held in early September 2024.

Group A Preview:

Harambee Stars Coach on Kenya’s CHAN 2024 Ambitions

Speaking to Football Kenya Federation (FKF) media, coach Firat emphasized Kenya’s goal is “not just to participate but to dominate.”

“We are building from the grassroots. CHAN is a showcase of Kenya’s depth and resilience. The local-based boys are hungry, and the camp atmosphere is electric,” Engin Firat, Harambee Stars Head Coach

His remarks echo a growing sense of optimism among fans and pundits who see this as a turning point for Kenya football.

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Kenya Football Preparations: Stats & Insights

• 25+ training sessions scheduled before the final squad selection
• 3 friendly matches planned vs regional sides (Tanzania, Burundi, and Sudan)
• Over 70% of current squad under 25 years youth focus emphasized
• Backed by Sports Kenya, Ministry of Sports and FKF with logistical support

Where to Watch CHAN 2024 Kenya Matches

CAF will broadcast CHAN 2024 games through CAF TV, with local channels like KBC, NTV, and Supersport expected to provide live coverage in Kenya.

Stay tuned for the CHAN 2024 Kenya broadcast schedule, including live commentary, venue information and match timings in Kenya time.

Kenya CHAN 2024 FAQs

Final Word: Can Kenya Make History at CHAN 2024?

With a refreshed local squad, tactical focus and National pride on the line Kenya’s CHAN 2024 journey promises to be thrilling. For Harambee Stars this is not just a tournament it is a shot at rewriting football history.

Will Kenya rise to the occasion? The road to CHAN 2024 glory starts now.