The curtains will officially come down on the Uganda leg of the African Nations Championship (CHAN) 2024 this Friday, August 29, at Mandela National Stadium, Namboole.
A delegation from the Local Organizing Committee (LOC), led by Denis Mugimba, Ahmed Hussein and Mark Namanya, together with Uganda Cranes players Allan Okello, Rogers Torach, Reagan Mpande and Joel Sserunjogi, on Tuesday rallied fans to storm Namboole for a grand closure.
The day will be highlighted by the third-place playoff between Sudan and Senegal. Both sides were eliminated in Tuesday’s semifinals – Sudan fell 1–0 to ten-man Madagascar at the Benjamin Mkapa Stadium in Tanzania, while Senegal were edged out 5–3 on penalties by Morocco after a 1–1 draw.
Meanwhile, the CHAN 2024 tournament will conclude on Saturday, August 30, with a highly anticipated final at Moi International Stadium in Mombasa, Kenya. Morocco, champions in 2018 and 2020, will be chasing a historic third title, while Madagascar are eyeing their maiden crown.
Friday’s closing ceremony in Kampala promises to be a spectacle. Fans will be treated to live performances headlined by legendary singer Dr. Jose Chameleone, alongside other artists. The Uganda Cranes players assured supporters that they will be present and urged the public to buy tickets early to be part of the send-off.
“Uganda has been proud to co-host CHAN 2024. We invite all football lovers to join us in closing the tournament in style,” said LOC spokesperson Denis Mugimba.
