The Bongo Fleva queen will share the stage with Uganda’s Eddy Kenzo and Kenya’s Savara, transforming the Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani into a festival of rhythm and colour before the continent turns its full attention to a historic football showdown
Dar es Salaam. African football will tomorrow night, August 30, 2025, meet African music in spectacular fashion as Tanzanian songstress Zuchu takes centre stage at the CHAN PAMOJA 2024 final in Nairobi.
The Bongo Fleva queen will share the stage with Uganda’s Eddy Kenzo and Kenya’s Savara, transforming the Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani into a festival of rhythm and colour before the continent turns its full attention to a historic football showdown.
Zuchu’s appearance adds glamour to the closing ceremony, continuing Tanzania’s musical presence at this year’s championship after Rayvanny thrilled fans during the opening ceremony in Dar es Salaam earlier this month.
Her performance underscores not just the excellence of African football but also the richness of East Africa’s cultural identity on one of the continent’s grandest sporting stages.
But when the music fades, the spotlight will shift to the pitch, where two contrasting stories will collide.
Morocco, two-time champions, are chasing a record-breaking third crown to cement their dominance in the competition’s history. Their journey has been marked by resilience and experience, including a tense semi-final decided on penalties.
Standing opposite them is Madagascar, a side scripting one of the greatest underdog tales African football has seen.
The island nation is making its first-ever CHAN final appearance, and in doing so, they have become the first team from Southern Africa and the first island nation to reach this stage.
Their campaign has been defined by tactical discipline, spirited performances, and a growing belief that they can defy the odds to lift the trophy.
Morocco come into the final with the confidence of champions. Their pedigree is clear, having lifted the trophy in 2018 and 2020 with convincing victories in both finals.
Their strength lies in their ability to adapt under pressure, with a squad that combines attacking potency and defensive resilience. Records show they have lost just once in their last 19 CHAN matches, a statistic that underlines their consistency.
For Madagascar, the journey has been nothing short of remarkable. After finishing second in their group behind Tanzania’s Taifa Stars, they regrouped and grew stronger with every game.
Their semi-final triumph over Sudan was a testament to their resilience, proving that determination and team unity can push boundaries. Defensively solid and offensively clinical, they have shown they can rise to the occasion when it matters most.
The stakes are immense. Morocco aim to become the first nation to win CHAN three times, while Madagascar dream of breaking new ground as the 14th team to ever lift the trophy.
The financial rewards also add to the magnitude: champions will take home a record-breaking $3.5 million (Sh9.1 billion), runners-up will collect $1.2 million (Sh3.1 billion), while the third and fourth-placed teams earn $700,000 (Sh1.6 billion) and $600,000 (Sh1.5 billion) respectively.
As fans fill Kasarani and millions tune in across Africa, tonight’s spectacle promises far more than just a football match. It is a celebration of African talent, culture, and resilience — from Zuchu’s electrifying performance to the clash of titans between Morocco and Madagascar.
