FIFA President Commends East Africa on Successful Hosting of 2024 African Nations Championship

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FIFA President Gianni Infantino has praised Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda for successfully co-hosting the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN), highlighting the region's ability to stage world-class events. The tournament's success underscored Africa's growing role in global football, according to Infantino. During a press conference in Nairobi, Infantino commended the three countries and the Confederation of African Football (CAF) for their excellent organization of the event. This was Infantino's first official visit to Kenya, where he also acknowledged the great talent being nurtured across East Africa and the continent.

Key Takeaways:

  • The 2024 African Nations Championship was successfully co-hosted by Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda, marking a landmark achievement for East Africa's football profile.
  • FIFA President Gianni Infantino praised the excellent organization of the tournament by the three countries and CAF, highlighting the region's ability to stage world-class events.
  • The CHAN finals will be played at the Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani, with Madagascar facing Morocco.
  • Infantino emphasized FIFA's commitment to working with CAF to nurture talent, invest in football infrastructure, and ensure African players have opportunities to shine at the global stage.
  • The 2026 FIFA World Cup, co-hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico, will feature record participation from African nations and will have streamlined visa processes for fans and volunteers from across the globe.
  • Infantino assured Africans that the 2026 World Cup will be historic, welcoming fans and volunteers from across the globe, including Africa.

Statistics:

  • The 2024 African Nations Championship was co-hosted by three East African countries: Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda.
  • The tournament is the culmination of a championship that has placed East Africa firmly in the global football spotlight.
  • The 2026 FIFA World Cup will be hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
  • The World Cup will feature record participation from African nations.
  • FIFA and CAF have committed to working together to nurture talent, invest in football infrastructure, and provide opportunities for African players to shine at the global stage.

Sources:

  • [1] FIFA President Gianni Infantino
  • [2] Confederation of African Football (CAF)
  • [3] Nairobi News
  • [4] InCAS News