Hamz Stadium, which opened its doors just six months ago on June 1st, has been approved by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) to host the CHAN 2024 qualifiers between Uganda and Burundi.
During a press conference on Thursday afternoon, Rogers Mulindwa, Chairperson of Hamz Nakivuvo Stadium, expressed his pride in this accomplishment.
“Hamz Stadium has exceeded all expectations since its opening, and we are honored to be selected to host the CHAN qualifiers,” he stated.
With a capacity of 7,000 general admission seats and 600 VIP spots, Mulindwa says the venue is now equipped to showcase the best football talent.
“These upgrades have been crucial in establishing Nakivuvo as a top-tier venue for international matches,” Mulindwa emphasized.
The upcoming football calendar at Hamz Stadium is packed with exciting fixtures.
The first match will see Burundi face Uganda on December 26th at 6:00 PM, a highly anticipated Boxing Day clash.
As Burundi lacks the necessary sports infrastructure, Uganda will host the game at Nakivuvo. A rematch between the two nations will take place on December 29th at the same venue.
Following this, the CECAFA U-17 Championship will bring six countries to compete at Hamz Stadium.
Looking ahead, Mulindwa expressed his enthusiasm for the future of Hamz Stadium in African football.
“We have set ambitious goals for the stadium, and I am proud of the progress we have made. Hosting these significant events is a testament to the hard work of the entire team, and we are committed to bringing more top-level football to Uganda,” he concluded.
Today also marks the conclusion of the Hamz tournament, with a total prize pool of 50 million shillings.
The winning team will receive a substantial 20 million shillings, while the fourth-place team will take home 5 million shillings.
