What is the CHAN tournament?

The CHAN tournament is a football competition organized by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) that features only players from domestic clubs, without any players playing for teams abroad.

Which countries are co-hosting the 2025 CHAN tournament?

The 2025 CHAN tournament is being co-hosted by Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda, marking the first CAF event in the East African region since 1976.

Who are the favorites to win the 2025 CHAN tournament?

Morocco, the two-time CHAN champions, are considered one of the tournament's strongest teams, featuring six players from the winning CAF Confederation Cup, including goalkeeper Rachid Ghanimi.

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East Africa Unites to Host Historic African Nations Championship

1 Aug

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First CAF tournament in East Africa since 1976
3 co-host nations: Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda
Defending champions Senegal face rivals Nigeria

East Africa Unites to Host Historic African Nations Championship

In a historic move, East Africa is preparing to co-host the 2025 African Nations Championship (CHAN), which kicks off this Saturday. The tournament, featuring only domestic players, marks the first Confederation of African Football (CAF) event in the region since 1976.

Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda have come together in a "Pamoja" (Swahili for "together") bid to deliver the 19-team competition. After severe delays in stadium renovations, the three nations are now ready to welcome the much-anticipated event. CAF general secretary Veron Mosengo-Omba praised the countries' progress and cooperation, stating, "I think we in Africa need to learn from this model."

The tournament will serve as a precursor to the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations, which will also be co-hosted by the three East African nations. Favorites Morocco, who pulled out of the previous CHAN in Algeria, have returned with one of the tournament's strongest squads. Meanwhile, defending champions Senegal will face off against rivals Nigeria in the opening match at Zanzibar's Amaan stadium on August 5.

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