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![A Tour of the Fully-Refurbished Kasarani Stadium Ahead of CHAN 2024 [VIDEO]](https://sportal365images.com/process/smp-images-production/ringier.africa/18072025/cd210949-1fde-4ddc-808e-37e020cb82ed.jpg?operations=fit(480:))
A tour of the now fully-refurbished Kasarani Stadium as Kenya prepares to co-host CHAN 2024 alongside Uganda and Tanzania.
As Kenya prepares to co-host the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN) alongside Uganda and Tanzania, the country’s biggest sporting arena, the Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani has undergone a stunning transformation.
The newly refurbished stadium is now ready to welcome thousands of fans and athletes for Africa’s premier home-based football tournament.
The Kasarani Stadium, which was closed in December 2023 for renovations, has received a massive facelift that underscores Kenya’s commitment to hosting a world-class football tournament.
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With the CHAN 2024 tournament set to kick off in August, the revamp comes at a crucial time.
The stadium tour, captured in a recent behind-the-scenes video, showcases not just cosmetic changes but deep infrastructural upgrades aimed at meeting CAF and FIFA international standards.
What’s New at Kasarani
Playing Surface
![A Tour of the Fully-Refurbished Kasarani Stadium Ahead of CHAN 2024 [VIDEO]](https://sportal365images.com/process/smp-images-production/ringier.africa/14042025/84252e70-5779-4901-a384-d4c64075728a.jpg?operations=fit(480:))
The most critical upgrade is the new grass pitch, which has been completely re-laid. The surface now looks lush, level, and well-drained — providing optimal conditions for fast, technical football.
The turf meets international standards and is built to withstand heavy usage during the CHAN group stages.
Enhanced Lighting and Visibility
![A Tour of the Fully-Refurbished Kasarani Stadium Ahead of CHAN 2024 [VIDEO]](https://sportal365images.com/process/smp-images-production/ringier.africa/18072025/00aa16ac-711a-44c9-9ccf-d56193f61ff0.jpg?operations=fit(480:))
The installation of modern LED floodlights ensures the stadium is now fully ready to host evening matches with high broadcast quality.
This upgrade is a major leap from previous lighting systems, offering better clarity for both players and TV audiences.
Seating
![A Tour of the Fully-Refurbished Kasarani Stadium Ahead of CHAN 2024 [VIDEO]](https://sportal365images.com/process/smp-images-production/ringier.africa/14042025/805ceea1-d066-4814-a2c6-3c1f2b85a2d7.jpg?operations=fit(480:))
The stands have been fitted with vibrant, ergonomic plastic seats, replacing the old concrete benches.
The upgrades offer better comfort and clear seat markings, allowing fans to enjoy matches with improved visibility and safety.
VIP Lounges have been modernized with new furnishings, air conditioning, and improved access.
A dedicated media tribune and broadcast compound now allow seamless coverage and interviews before and after matches.
Referees, coaches, and substitutes will benefit from refurbished dugouts and upgraded VAR-ready infrastructure.
Fan Experience and Stadium Utilities
In addition to technical upgrades, the stadium has seen an overhaul of public facilities:
Clean, modernized washrooms, widened concourses and entry points to ease fan movementNew signage to help with navigation inside the stadium as well as renovated team dressing rooms with warm-up areas, showers, and medical bays
What Matches Will it Host?
Kasarani will host Group A matches, featuring hosts Kenya, as well as DR Congo, Morocco, Zambia, and Angola — making it the epicenter of CHAN 2024 action in East Africa.
The arena will also play host to the final of the tournament, which will be used as a litmus test for Kenya’s readiness to host more continental and global events. With the renovations complete, Kasarani now stands among Africa’s elite stadiums.
Fans can now get a firsthand look at the upgrades via a detailed video tour by Pulse Sports click here to watch, which walks viewers through the revamped facilities — from the pitch and tunnel to the stands and media zones.
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