Online Ticket Sale For Uganda-Guinea Match Will Stop Ticket Manipulation And Re-Sale, Organisers Warn Fans Ahead Of Friday Match

Although there were empty seats during the Uganda-Algeria match, some fans were locked out for lack of tickets

HABARI DAILY I Kampala, Uganda I The Local Organizing Committee (LOC) of CHAN 2024 has condemned the dishonest exploitation of fans through the bulk buying and unauthorized resale of tickets for inflated prices. This followed the chaotic Cranes first match at Namboole Stadium on Monday, August 4th.

“We observed that a few individuals bought physical tickets in large quantities, only to re-sell them at more than double the price set by CAF,” said Dr. Dennis K. Mugimba, Chairperson of the LOC Communications and Signage Sub-Committee. “This is not only illegal but also a clear exploitation of our football fans — and we condemn it in the strongest terms possible.”

CAF is solely responsible for the match-day ticketing process, which includes limiting stadium capacity for fan safety. However, public frustration erupted when several fans were locked out despite visible empty seats on match day. The LOC clarified that this was part of a strict CAF protocol on safety and crowd management — not an oversight by Uganda’s organizers.

Ticket Prices and Online Sales

All tickets are sold online through a CAF-managed portal, with prices categorized as: Ordinary for Shs 10,000, Silver for Shs 30,000, and Premium for Shs 50,000.

Tickets can be paid for via MTN MoMo, Airtel Money, or Visa/MasterCard, and one user can purchase for a maximum of five (5) people per fixture. Institutions needing more should apply directly through the LOC for CAF facilitation.

“CAF is moving away from physical ticket sales entirely,” Dr. Mugimba noted. “In fact, all AFCON 2027 tickets will be sold online only. We urge fans to adapt quickly and buy tickets early to avoid disappointment.”

Security and Stadium Conduct Guidelines

To ensure safety, the Uganda Police Force and stadium security have issued a strict list of prohibited items and conduct. Fans must not bring or wear laser pointers, masks that conceal one’s face sharp objects or weapons, cigarettes, alcohol, or drugs, bring in food or drinks from outside, as well as helmets, large umbrellas, or prams.

Fanatics are also prohibited from taking professional video cameras or detachable-lens cameras, promotional material or offensive signage, large flags (over 1m x 2m), bottles, cups, flasks, jerry cans, or enclosed containers, firelighters, matches, or flammable substances, any politically, religiously, or socially offensive items as well as pets or any kind of animals or balls.

These restrictions are standard CAF practice across all host nations — including Uganda’s co-hosts Kenya and Tanzania— and are meant to guarantee the safety and comfort of all attendees.

Transport and Fan Parks

Thanks to Uganda Railways Corporation, fans can access match-day trains to Namboole by simply showing their ticket. Additional fan parks will be active, including Mbarara City on Match Day Two (Friday, August 8), while Kampala will host fan zones at various divisions.

Food and Beverages

The LOC also acknowledged the failure to provide food and drinks in kiosks during Match Day One. “We regret this lapse,” Mugimba stated. “We’ve agreed with Namboole Stadium management and CAF to waive vendor fees so that prices are affordable and service is reliable going forward.”