Team Niger has become
the first national side to arrive in Uganda ahead of the 2024 TotalEnergies
African Nations Championship (CHAN), which kicks off this week at the
refurbished Mandela National Stadium, Namboole.
The Niger delegation touched down at Entebbe International Airport on Tuesday
morning and was received by officials from the Federation of Uganda Football
Associations (FUFA), led by FUFA Communications Director Ahmed Hussein.
Niger will take on Guinea in the tournament’s opening fixture at 5:00 PM (EAT)
on Monday August 4th at Mandela National Stadium. The match will
officially launch the continent wide football showpiece, which features players
drawn exclusively from domestic leagues.
Later that evening, host nation Uganda Cranes will face Algeria in their
opening Group A match, scheduled for 8:00 PM at the same venue. Both games are
expected to attract large crowds and high viewership across Africa.
According to Hussein, all logistical arrangements including security,
hospitality, and transport have been finalized to ensure a smooth experience
for all teams and guests.
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