Tickets for the eagerly anticipated CHAN 2025 Group A clash between Harambee Stars and Angola scheduled for Thursday at 7 PM at Kasarani Stadium have already sold out.
A quick check on the official digital ticketing platform chan.mookh.com shows that only VIP tickets are still available, and even those are flying fast.
This overwhelming interest is not surprising. Fans have turned up in large numbers to support the national team, especially after their spirited 1-0 win over DR Congo in the tournament opener played on Sunday, August 3.
The atmosphere at Kasarani Stadium, where all home games will be played, seems to have fuelled the motivation and interest in the upcoming games.
Further checks also reveal that tickets for Kenya’s fixture against Morocco, set for Sunday, August 10, have also sold out in advance. Fans have been urged to buy remaining tickets early to avoid disappointment as demand continues to surge.
During Sunday’s game, many fans were seen attending with their families, including children, a testament to the evolving fan experience at stadiums.
Many attendees expressed the overall feeling of safety, comfort, and national unity, made possible by effective crowd management and well-enforced security protocols laid out by the organisers.
The seating arrangement was well-coordinated, and stadium seats were reported to be comfortable, adding to the positive atmosphere.
Previously, football lovers have been sceptical of attending matches due to fears of hooliganism, but if Sunday’s affair is anything to go by, the perception seems to have changed.
Players have openly acknowledged the role that fans played in their opening win. The loud cheers, vibrant chants, and drumming from the terraces clearly motivated the team on the pitch.
“Tukiskia mashabiki, tunapata motisha zaidi. Every cheer, chant and drumbeat lifts the players,” one player remarked after the match.
Harambee Stars head coach Benni McCarthy also acknowledged that while the team played well, the players were a bit nervous due to their inexperience with the tournament.
“It’s the first time some of them are stepping out on such a big stage and playing against one of the tournament’s favourites in my eyes. The DRC has a lot of experience and has won the tournament twice. It’s the first time my players were playing under such pressure and in front of a big crowd,” said McCarthy.
“The fans have shown us love, and they stood by the team based on how the players played. I am just slightly disappointed we didn’t give them a second or third goal,” he added.
The coach now shifts his focus to the Angola match, aiming to build on the momentum and further solidify Kenya’s position in the group.
Former Harambee Stars captain Musa Otieno also weighed in, highlighting the role home support plays in a game.
“They’ve inspired people, and I think now everyone wants to come to the stadium because the team is playing well. And when the boys see that everyone is cheering, they also feel encouraged,” he said.
Otieno added that the win has created a renewed sense of national pride noting, “I think there’s morale now, among all Kenyans. I’m proud and I say, kudos to the boys.”
This year’s CHAN tournament, co-hosted by Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania, has been met with growing enthusiasm. Kenya, currently leading Group A, is now being seen as one of the strong contenders to progress to the knockout stages.
Organisers have urged fans to use the official digital ticketing platform to avoid scams and long queues. Tickets are only being sold via chan.mookh.com, with fans required to show confirmation at the gate for entry.
The ticketing structure is also designed to enhance security and crowd control as no physical tickets are being issued, and only digital confirmations are allowed at stadium gates.
By Newsmedia