Kenya is set to host the 2018 African Nations Championships at different venues across the country.
CHAN 2018 deputy CEO/event director, Herbert Tawa Mwachiro, yesterday made a pre-inspection visit in Eldoret ahead of the Caf delegation, who is expected here between February 20 and 24.
According to Mwachiro, the purpose of the visit is to inspect the construction progress of the various stadia, which will host CHAN 2018. “We are also doing a pre-inspection tour to make sure everything is on course,” said Mwachiro, who was accompanied by CHAN 2018 assistant director, Thomas Ochieng and FKF Uasin Gishu County officials.
Mwachiro said the event is only 11 months away and Caf want assuarnce everything is on course. “They are coming to see the level of our preparedness because we have less than a year. We need to up our game and make sure we are ready,” he added. Construction works at the Kipchoge Keino in Eldoret will start next week, according to the contractor, who is expected to work on changing rooms, terraces and pavilion.
The Chan 2018 team was in Gabon recently for the Africa Cup of Nations for the purpose of benchmarking. “There is goodwill from the government and FKF together with other stakeholders. About two weeks ago, we did benchmarking in Gabon apart from having meetings with Caf top hierarchy,” Mwachiro explained. “Caf is very willing and supportive in this tournament hence their visit to inspect the facilities,” he added.
-The Star