CHAN fever hits Standard Group as trophy makes appearance (Photos)

CHAN 2024 Trophy at the Standard media group. [Jonah Onyango, Standard] The 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN) trophy made a star appearance at Standard Group headquarters today, ahead of Saturday's grand finale at the Moi Sports Centre, Kasarani. Escorted by Kenyan football legend and tournament ambassador Victor Wanyama, the silverware rolled up to the Mombasa Road offices and was received by Group CEO Chaacha Mwita. Standard Group CEO Chaacha Mwita welcomes CHAN 2024 Trophy at Standard Group offices while standing alongside legends Kenya's Victor Wanyama and Tanzania's Mrisho Ngasa during media tour. [Jonah Onyango, Standard] Mwita termed the visit a perfect match for the media house, adding that Standard is the home of sports, with rights to bring Kenyans the English Premier League action through its radio platforms. For Wanyama, the former Harambee Stars captain, it was a proud moment, saying "It's an honor for Kenya to host such a big tournament on Africa's sporting calendar." Kenyan Legend Victor Wanyama removing the Trophy from the safe. [Jonah Onyango, Standard] Wanyama also lauded the Harambee stars team for the good performance saying the football field in Africa is coming of age. "We have improved the boys have done I'd also like to thank the fans for pushing the boys and the President for the support you know football needs moral support," said Wanyama CHAN trophy inside a safe at the Standard group. [Jonah Onyango] Standard Group staff seized the moment, posing for pictures with CHAN trophy, donned in their bright red, white, and yellow jerseys. Standard Group staff posing for pictures with CHAN trophy. [Kanyiri Wahito, Standard] The trophy, which arrived in Nairobi on Monday under tight security, will be lifted by Africa's new champions on Saturday evening. Defending champions Senegal, two-time winners Morocco, Sudan, and Madagascar are all chasing glory. Standard Group CEO Chacha Mwita welcomesCHAN 2024 Trophy at Standard Group offices while standing alongside legends Kenya's Victor Wanyama and Tanzania's Mrisho Ngasa (right) during a media tour of the trophy. [Kanyiri Wahito, Standard] The Kasarani final will cap weeks of high-octane football across host cities Dar es Salaam, Kampala, and Nairobi. And for Kenya, the excitement doesn't stop there, the country is already gearing up to host the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in 2027. Standard Group CEO Chaacha Mwita received the African Nations Championship (CHAN 2024) trophy at the company's Mombasa Road headquarters, alongside former Harambee Stars captain Victor Wanyama and Tanzania's Mrisho Ngasa. pic.twitter.com/3jrMfD3oov - The Standard Digital (@StandardKenya) August 27, 2025

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