LOC applauds Uganda Cranes win, clarifies CHAN2024 accommodation and ticketing guidelines

15 August 2025, 12:15 pm

By Ronald Ssemagonja

As the CHAN2024 tournament continues to thrill football fans, the Local Organizing Committee (LOC) has updated the nation on key developments regarding team accommodation and ticket sales. Speaking at a media briefing yesterday at the Uganda Media Centre in Kampala, Dr. Dennis Mugimba, Chairperson of the LOC’s Communications and Signage Sub-Committee, congratulated the Uganda Cranes for their resounding victory against Niger. He also urged Ugandans to show support to other participating teams. “We call upon you as passionate football fans to cheer on Guinea and Algeria, as well as Niger and South Africa. How we cheer on our guests when they are competing against themselves is a hallmark of being a great host as a nation,” Mugimba said.

The LOC commended the government for developing world-class hybrid pitch turfs at Namboole Main Stadium, the stadium annex training ground, and the Kyambogo football ground. According to Mugimba, all guest teams in Group C and CAF officials have praised the quality of these pitches, which have successfully hosted six matches in just ten days. He further thanked the professional maintenance teams for their work in keeping the facilities in prime condition.

Clarifying accommodation arrangements, Mugimba explained that CAF and the host football federation handle bookings. “The government, as one of the CHAN2024 host nations, is responsible for meeting hotel accommodation expenses for the teams we host, as part of the 13 million dollars we paid CAF. CAF assesses, approves, and contracts each team’s stay, usually giving the host national team the option to choose their hotel. Regardless of the choice, the government covers expenses for security, transport, and related services until the teams depart,” he noted.

On ticketing, the LOC confirmed there will be no more physical ticket sales. Mugimba said CAF had only experimented with 4,000 physical tickets at FUFA House before the 4th August match, but the process was discontinued. “If you buy a physical match day ticket for CHAN2024 now, you are either buying a fake or duplicate ticket. All tickets are purchased online. Fans should ensure all features are visible when printing their tickets,” he emphasized.

The LOC reaffirmed that neither CAF nor the committee gives preferential treatment to any team, stressing their commitment to fairness and hospitality throughout the tournament.