The Confédération Africaine de Football (CAF) President Dr Patrice Motsepe met with Uganda Head of State, His Excellency General (Rtd) Yoweri KagutaMuseveni on the night of Friday 20th December 2024 at State House Nakasero in Kampala.
The engagement was part of a two-day working visit to the three countries that will host the TotalEnergies CAF African Nations Championship 2024 (“CHAN”) next year.
During their meeting, which was also attended by other Government officials and FUFA President Moses Hassim Magogo, Dr Motsepe appreciated President Museveni for his role in promoting football development in Uganda and the East Africa region.
President Museveni lauded Dr Motsepe for his work in growing African football and assured him of his commitment to making CHAN, and the preparations for the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations 2027, a success.
Dr. Motsepe indicated that such Championships come with numerous benefits and believes CHAN 2024 will have a positive impact on the East Africa Region.
I am happy to be in Uganda again. I have always said that this place feels like home and therefore I’m not a visitor today. I want to assure football enthusiasts all over the world that East Africa is ready to host a big tournament like CHAN and this will be the best Championship ever. I know there are challenges especially on the side of football facilities but I have all the confidence that these will be sorted before the tournament gets underway in February next year. I have the assurance from the Heads of State of the three host nations. Football is a tool that brings not only passion but also development in terms of infrastructure, unity, tourism and trade. I believe this region will hugely gain from CHAN as we look ahead of the big picture which is AFCON 2027.
Dr. Patrice Motsepe, president of CAF
Dr Motsepe was joined by CAF 4th Vice-President Seidou Mbombo Njoya, Chairperson of the CHAN Organizing Committee.
The CAF President visited the Mandela National Stadium in Namboole to see progress made in the preparations for CHAN.
He also visited training venues for teams.
Uganda, Kenya and Tanzania will host CHAN 2024 between February 1st – 28th February next year.
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