NAIROBI, Aug. 29 -- EAST African football icons Mrisho Ngassa of Tanzania and Kenyan Victor Wanyama believe that CAF African Nations Championship (CHAN) 2024 will have a transformative impact on domestic football across the region.

In a historic first, the monthlong tournament is being co-hosted by three East African nations — Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania.

As the competition nears its conclusion, the region is already witnessing early signs of football renaissance.

Uganda is set to stage the third-place playoff today, while the final is set for tomorrow evening at Nairobis Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani.

Speaking during a trophy media tour in Nairobi that included visits to Citizen TV, KTN, Standard Group, Cape Medias T...