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Kenya's CHAN quarterfinal hosting rights at risk over fan riot

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Speaking to the press on Tuesday, LOC Chairman Nicholas Musonye cautioned that new crowd troubles in Sunday’s match against Zambia could mean that Kenya "may not host the quarterfinal".

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  • Kenya fined $50,000 by CAF for safety and security breaches during CHAN match against Morocco.
  • Earlier incident during opening match led to a $17,000 fine after fans entered stadium unauthorized and started a fire. 21s
  • Kenya's next match will be played with a reduced crowd, limited to 60% of stadium capacity. 38s
  • CAF warns Kenya could lose future hosting rights, including for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations, if issues persist. 50s
  • Kenya's national team has won its first two matches in the tournament against Morocco and the DRC. 58s
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