- The Secretary of the Interior Ministry has explained why vuvuzela, whistle, among other things, were banned on CHAN 2024
- Fans who attend the games face -to -face at Kasarani Stadium and Nyayo will be under strict rules, with the government explaining in detail the security measures
- Kenya will play with DR Congo at Kasarani Stadium on Sunday, with Morocco against Angola in the evening at Nyayo Stadium
The government through the Ministry of Interior, has emerged to explain the complex issue of vuvuzela, whistle and dance at the African Nations (CHAN) Championship.
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Kenyans were divided last week after the local organizing committee announced a ban on several things before Chan.
What has been banned from the Chan 2024 tournament?
Fans planning to attend those private games in the stadiums Kasarani And footsteps will be prevented from bringing vuvuzela, whistles or any noise.
Any weapons, actual or intended, such as explosives, guns and knives will also not be allowed to enter the field.
Commercially loaded foods are also not allowed except for health or baby reasons.
Others include offensive/political posters that focus on politics, race, gender, religion, national or personal identity.
Of all the banned aspects, vuvuzela and dance sparked much debate, considering that it is common in Kenyan sports.
Fans talk about vuvuzela’s ban on Chan 2024
There was more confusion after fans were seen with banned items during the opening game of Tanzania against Burkina Faso on Sunday.
Njoki fist said,
“Rejecting weapons, drugs, etc. in #CHAN2024 makes sense. But rejecting African dance and cheerful vuvuzelas, and calling them” screaming equipment “, it’s just neo -colonialism, please.”
Sam said,
“Vuvuzela, I agree, but no dance is a policy enacted by someone who does not understand the Kenyan culture of playing matches.”
When Jason Sagini said,
“Some of the rules in the #CHAN2024 future are worthless at all. Vuvuzela and dance are the African football identification. How do you ban things like this?“
Why are vuvuzelas banned on Chan 2024
Interior Minister Raymond Omollo has emerged to explain recent instructions that could affect the situation of fans.
Omollo acknowledged that he was well aware of Kenyan culture, but the decision was made based on CAF and FIFA orders.
“It’s an interesting debate because in our internal matches, we carry a vuvuzela, playing, especially Gor Mahia and AFC Leopards. He said in an interview with Citizen TV.
“I know that takes away the excitement and power, but based on the strict rules we have from CAF and FIFA, we want fans to come and enjoy the game. There are other ways we can express our strength and create an exciting environment.”
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Omollo, who is also a Kenyan police guard, assured fans that the government had put enough security measures to ensure adequate experience.
“We conducted a final inspection of the security of Nyayo and Kasarani stadiums to prepare for the upcoming African Nations (CHAN) championship,” He said on X after visiting the site on Friday.
“The visit was aimed at reviewing the readiness of the work, the crowd control measures, emergency response protocols and the coordination of many organizations between security agencies and event organizers to ensure the safety of participants and all viewers.”
CAF following recent protests in Kenya
Still on security, CAF acknowledged that The procession Recently in Kenya raised concerns, and they were closely monitoring the situation.
CAF’s head of security and security, Christian Emeruwa, explained that the team had seen the situation and all the steps had been put in place.
Emeruwa further revealed that they had received a preview from the nations Three hosting about safety plans.
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