President Museveni to Officially Launch CHAN 2024 Uganda chapter at kololo

Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1145 EAT on Wednesday 23 July 2025

President Yoweri Museveni is set to officiate the launch of the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN) Uganda Chapter on Friday, July 25, at the Kololo Ceremonial Grounds, as the country intensifies preparations to co-host the prestigious continental tournament.

The announcement was made on Tuesday by State Minister for Sports, Peter Ogwang, who said the President was invited by the Chairperson of the Local Organising Committee (LOC), First Lady and Minister of Education and Sports, Janet Museveni.

“This major continental event marks a key milestone for Uganda’s sports tourism and sets the foundation for AFCON 2027, which we’ll be hosting for the first time in history,” Ogwang stated.

Organised by the Confederation of African Football (CAF), CHAN 2024 features players competing exclusively in their home countries’ domestic leagues. The tournament will be jointly hosted by Uganda, Kenya, and Tanzania.

Uganda is expected to host several group stage and knockout matches at upgraded venues, including the newly refurbished Mandela National Stadium in Namboole.

The Uganda Cranes, under the supervision of the Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA), are currently deep in preparations for the competition, aiming to deliver a strong performance on home soil.

Friday’s official launch is expected to attract a host of dignitaries, including senior government officials, CAF representatives, national sports leaders, and other key stakeholders.

Organisers say the event will also unveil Uganda’s roadmap for the tournament, with updates on infrastructure readiness, promotional campaigns, and community engagement plans aimed at rallying national support and boosting sports tourism.

CHAN 2024 is seen as a critical test run ahead of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations, which Uganda will co-host alongside its East African neighbours, Kenya and Tanzania.

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