The Parliament of the Republic of Uganda has confirmed that the nation is about and able to welcome the continent because it gears as much as host the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN). This assurance was given by Minister of State for Sports activities, Hon. Peter Ogwang, in an official assertion to Parliament on July thirtieth.

Hon. Ogwang confirmed that each one preparations are in place for Uganda to co-host the match below the East African PAMOJA Bid, alongside Kenya and Tanzania.

Mandela Nationwide Stadium in Namboole has handed CAF inspection and is able to host 12 matches, together with 9 group video games, a quarterfinal, a semifinal, and the third-place playoff,” he mentioned whereas addressing Parliament on July 30.

Uganda will host Group C, which incorporates Algeria, Guinea, Niger, and South Africa. All matches will happen on the newly renovated Mandela Nationwide Stadium, Namboole, now wanting fashionable and match-fit with a minimum of 38,000-seat capability.

Niger grew to become the primary workforce to reach in Uganda forward of the 2024 CHAN match. – Courtesy picture

Hon. Ogwang defined that CAF has inspected and cleared each the primary and coaching venues. In addition to Namboole, the groups will prepare on the FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru, Kyambogo College Grounds, Mutesa II Stadium, Wankulukuku, and Kampala Worldwide Faculty Uganda (KISU).

All of the pitches now have correct dressing rooms, floodlights, and irrigation programs to fulfill worldwide requirements.

Uganda has already recruited and educated over 500 younger volunteers to assist with areas like ticketing, media, hospitality, safety, and logistics.

President Yoweri Museveni additionally supplied as much as 90 VIP automobiles from the state protocol fleet to assist transport for CAF officers, company, and visiting groups.

CAF has formally began on-line ticket gross sales throughout the three host nations. Now you can purchase tickets for matches in Uganda utilizing MTN, Airtel, or Visa.

Costs are pocket-friendly:

• UGX 10,000 – Unusual ticket

• UGX 30,000 – Silver ticket

• UGX 50,000 – Premium ticket

The minister assured Parliament that security and well being providers are in place. Uganda has deliberate for 25 ambulances and a couple of air rescue helicopters. Emergencies shall be dealt with at absolutely geared up hospitals in Mulago, Entebbe, and Mulago Girls’s Hospital, the place 280 medical employees are prepared for motion.

CAF has additionally educated Uganda’s joint safety forces to make sure security in any respect venues.

Uganda has already obtained its first visitor workforce. Niger arrived on July 29 and is in camp getting ready for his or her Group C matches. The Uganda Cranes are additionally in residential coaching and shall be hoping to make the nation proud.

This CHAN match is not only about soccer—it’s a check run for AFCON 2027, which we may even host. Uganda is prepared. We ask on your assist,” Hon. Ogwang advised Parliament.

With lower than per week to go earlier than the match kicks off on 2nd August 2025, that is proof that Uganda is able to host the match (CHAN 2024).