Kenyan football fans faced mounting frustration on Monday, 18th August, 2025, when the Mookh ticketing portal crashed during the launch of CHAN 2024 quarter-final ticket sales for the Kenya–Madagascar clash.
The surge in traffic from eager supporters overwhelmed Mookh’s servers, leaving the official site inaccessible.
As confusion grew, scammers quickly seized the opportunity. A fraudulent domain, moohk.co.ke, was discovered online, designed to mimic the legitimate platform and lure unsuspecting fans into phishing traps.
The fake site mirrors the appearance of Mookh’s genuine ticketing portal, making it difficult for casual users to distinguish between the two. Security experts warn that phishing schemes not only steal money but also harvest personal and financial data from victims.
To address concerns, the Confederation of African Football (CAF) confirmed that chan.mookh.com is the only verified domain for CHAN 2024 ticket sales.
Fans are urged to take the following precautions:
- Verify domains carefully: Ensure the URL is exactly chan.mookh.com. Watch for misspellings like moohk.co.ke.
- Avoid third-party sellers: Do not purchase tickets from resellers or unverified platforms.
- Follow official updates: Rely only on CAF, FKF, and Mookh’s verified social media accounts.
- Report suspicious sites: Share warnings about fraudulent domains to protect other fans.
- Stay cautious with links: Avoid clicking on ticketing links shared through unofficial WhatsApp groups or social media pages.
The incident highlights how cybercriminals exploit major sporting events to launch phishing campaigns. With demand still high, supporters are urged to remain vigilant until services are fully restored.
Source: Techweez
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