A bus with CHAN fans 2024 in the opening match Lakes Fire

  • The bus carrying Tanzanian fans to Dar es Salaam for the opening ceremony of CHAN 2024 experienced a tragic event
  • The bus burned in northern Tanzania a few hours before the ceremony, and the first game between Tanzania and Burkina Faso
  • Kenya’s Harambee Stars will play for the first time in the race on August 3 against DR Congo at Kasarani Stadium

The bus carrying fans at the opening ceremony of the African Nations Championship (CHAN) 2024 was set on fire.

The bus carrying Chan 2024 fans was set on fire in northern Tanzania. Courtesy of Photos: Adventure 360.
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The continents will start on August 2, with fans in a hurry to buy tickets and go to the stadium to watch their countries.

Where and when did the bus event come from?

The bus has been set on fire in Bushini, Malenve County, Kwimba District, Mwanza region north of Tanzania.

The bus with the registration of the Misungwi district teachers had a total of 45 passengers at the time of the crash.

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The driver saw the fire immediately and made sure that all passengers went down before it spread.

To Luck Good, all passengers escaped without injury.

Police reporters following a bus accident in Tanzania

Mwanza Regional Police Commander DCP Wilbrod Mutafungwa confirmed that no one was lost. He further explained that the bus began to provide a lot of smoke before burning.

“No deaths or casualties were reported in the incident. The Police Force thanks the people who responded quickly and helped save people’s lives before the police and Zimamoto arrived,” He said he was quoted by Guardian Tz.

Mutafungwa added that preliminary investigations have shown that it was an electrical fault that caused the fire.

What did fans say about the bus accident before Chan 2024

Fans went into social network accounts to comment on the event, just 48 hours before the first game.

Elder Aloyce said,

“You transport Tanzanians to a car that, in normal circumstances, does not meet the standards of long distances!”

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Mkende Mkende said,

“Please follow the procurement procedures for the vehicle, when it is used, and other related factors. You may find even the repair is not done properly.”

When is the opening ceremony of Chan 2024 matches?

The opening ceremony will take place on August 2 at Benjamin Mkapa stadiums in Dar es Salaam.

More than 800 leaders are expected to attend, with the country’s Prime Minister Kassim Majali being listed as the official guest. Kenya’s sports minister, Salim Mvurya, is also expected to decorate the event.

Bongo Flava staircase, Rayvanny will lead the entertainment while Tanzania seems to be on fire for the coming month.

After the festivities, National Stars will face Burkina Faso in the opening match of the tournament.

A bus with CHAN fans 2024 in the opening match Lakes Fire
Tanzania will play the opening game against Bukina Faso on Chan 2024. Photo courtesy: National Stars.
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CAF sets security measures before Chan 2024

CAF has also increased its security measures while preparing for the first CHAN Championship which will be organized jointly by three countries.

The board’s security chief, Christian Emeruwa, revealed that they had received bail from the three countries before the tournament.

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“The main priority for us is to make sure we organize a safe and secure event in those countries Three. We have been closely cooperating with the organizing committees of Tanzania, Uganda and Kenya to ensure that we work together to develop a clear concept that will be easy to implement and implemented in all three countries, ” He said.

“We want to see the situation where people will find the same level of service regardless of the country going to watch the match and this is what we have been cooperating with every country to reconcile and agree on what can be done and so far I would say we are close, we are ready and I hope we will find everything I have put in place and T crossed it before we got to the main opening.”

Plots that will be used for Chan 2024 Championships

In a related report, we focused on all five plots that would apply to Chan 2024.

Kenya will provide two stadiums here UgandaTanzania and Zanzibar will have one plots each.

The final will be played at Kasarani Stadium on August 30.

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