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Kenya President Ruto in surprise Harambee Stars visit, wants focus on CHAN title
Published: Thursday, 17 July 2025 Kenya's President, Dr William Ruto, has urged the Harambee Stars to aim for the title on home soil as they gear up for their debut in the TotalEnergies African Nations Championship (CHAN) 2024. The Head of State made a surprise visit to the national team's training base at the Moi Sports Centre Kasarani Annex on Wednesday evening, where they were wrapping up their first week of residential training. During his visit, President Ruto pledged full government support to ensure the team performs at its best. Kenya is co-hosting the biennial competition alongside East African neighbours Uganda and Tanzania. 'We are delighted as a country to host this tournament. We will be making history for Kenya,' said President Ruto. 'When I made the decision to have Kenya bid for both CHAN and AFCON, I believed we had the capacity and the ability.' Addressing the players, he added: 'You are going to represent more than 50 million Kenyans, and that is the weight of responsibility on your shoulders. "I have come here to tell you that we believe in your capacity and potential, and we will proudly cheer you to victory. "Know that the whole country is behind you. Let it be historic—if we are hosting it for the first time, then we must win.' The President also affirmed that Kenya is ready to welcome the continent, with the tournament's opening match set to take place in just under three weeks. Head coach Benni McCarthy expressed his gratitude for the visit: 'We are honoured as a team to have you grace us with your presence despite your busy schedule. We promise to give our best and work hard to deliver results.' The Harambee Stars will intensify their preparations in the coming days, as they gear up for a four-nation pre-CHAN tournament in Arusha, Tanzania, featuring fellow co-hosts Uganda and Tanzania, as well as Congo Brazzaville. The preparatory tournament kicks off on 21 July. Coach McCarthy has already trimmed his squad and made a few changes. Strikers Moses Shummah and Emmanuel Osoro have been ruled out of CHAN eligibility after signing professional contracts with Zambia's Power Dynamos. To bolster the squad, McCarthy has brought in Police FC midfielder Marvin Nabwire and Bandari goalkeeper Byrne Omondi. Kenya have been placed in a tough Group A where they will face two-time champions Morocco and DR Congo as well as Angola and Zambia.
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2 days ago
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Zambia name 32-man CHAN squad with sights set on East African success
Published: Wednesday, 16 July 2025 Zambia head coach Avram Grant has named a 32-man provisional squad for the upcoming TotalEnergies CAF African Nations Championship (CHAN) 2024, placing his faith in a new generation of home-based talent to lead Chipolopolo's charge in East Africa. Grant has combined experience and youth in his latest selection, banking on Zambia's strong domestic league to provide the spark in a highly competitive Group A featuring hosts Kenya, DR Congo, Morocco, and squad includes key figures such as Kelvin Kampamba of Zesco United, midfield dynamo Prince Mumba of Power Dynamos, and the versatile Charles Zulu from Nkana. Experienced defenders Kabaso Chongo and Benedict Chepeshi and promising attackers Charles Zulu, Evans Kayombo, and Andrew Phiri were also included. Zambia will begin their CHAN journey against DR Congo on 7 August, followed by a clash with Angola three days later. A heavyweight tie against defending champions Morocco awaits on 14 August, before rounding off the group campaign with a fixture against co-hosts Kenya. This year's edition marks Zambia's fifth appearance at the tournament, having previously featured in 2009, 2016, 2018, and 2020. Their best finish came in the inaugural 2009 edition, where they clinched bronze. With East Africa co-hosting for the first time across Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania from 2 to 30 August, the stage is set for Chipolopolo to script a fresh chapter in their CHAN history. The squad, drawn from Zambia's top-flight clubs, reflects a phased preparation process. Several players featured in the COSAFA Cup, while domestic training camps have been ongoing in Lusaka. A final training camp will be held in East Africa ahead of the competition. The former Ghana and Chelsea boss will use the tournament not only to target continental success, but also to build momentum towards the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers and the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2025. Below is Zambia's full provisional squad for the 2024 TotalEnergies CAF African Nations Championship: Full Zambia Provisional Squad – CHAN 2024 Goalkeepers Francis Mwansa (Zanaco) Willard Mwanza (Power Dynamos) Levison Banda (Zesco United) Charles Kalumba (Red Arrows) Defenders Benedict Chepeshi (Zesco United) Kabaso Chongo (Zesco United) Mathews Banda (Nkana) Kendrick Mumba (Nkana) Killian Kanguluma (Kabwe Warriors) Kebson Kamanga (Red Arrows) Happy Nsiku (Red Arrows) Lyson Banda (Green Buffaloes) Dominic Chanda (Power Dynamos) John Chishimba (Zanaco) Midfielders Owen Tembo (Power Dynamos) Frederick Mulambia (Power Dynamos) Prince Mumba (Power Dynamos) Kelvin Kapumbu (Konkola Blades) Wilson Chisala (Zanaco) Philimon Chilimina (Green Buffaloes) Rally Bwalya (Napsa Stars) Abraham Siankombo (Zesco United) Kelvin Kampamba (Zesco United) Jackson Kampamba (Mutondo Stars) Kenneth Kasanga (Nkwazi) Timothy Sichalwe (Athletico) Kelvin Mwanza (MUZA FC) Strikers Andrew Phiri (MUZA FC) Evans Kayombo (Napsa Stars) Charles Zulu (Nkana) Joseph Phiri (Red Arrows) Kenan Phiri (Makeni All Stars)
