CHAN 2024: Hundreds of fans breach barricades, gain entry into Kasarani Stadium

Videos seen by Citizen Digital show a mammoth crowd waiting in line as some passed through a checkpoint but the barricades were knocked down moments later. Crowds entered through various sections of the field. 

The security officers were overwhelmed as they watched the crowd jog past them, heading into the packed stadium.

Inside the stadium, however, security was tight as fans marched inside the 48,000 seater arena awaiting the football showdown.

Earlier reports had indicated that citizens were complaining about challenges in purchasing tickets as some accused the government of filling the stadium with supporters to avoid hostile chants.

Head of the local organising committee Nicholas Musonye told AFP that tickets had been sold out since Monday evening.

Kenya plans to co-host CHAN 2024 competitions with Tanzania and Uganda this month.