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African Nations Championship Kicks Off

KENYA, AUG 1 – The 19-team tournament exclusively features domestic league players and marks a milestone in East African cooperation ahead of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations, officials said.

  • Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda make history as CAF TotalEnergies CHAN PAMOJA 2024 officially kicks off Saturday at Benjamin Mkapa National Stadium in Dar es Salaam.
  • CAF postponed the tournament from February 2025 to ensure venues meet standards, with the event serving as a precursor to the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations.
  • Nineteen teams vie for the CHAN 2024 title, with competition limited to domestic-league players for continental exposure.
  • Uganda Cranes face Algeria, Guinea, Niger and South Africa in Group C, aiming to end their knockout drought after six previous group-stage exits.
  • Looking ahead, delivering CHAN could solidify East Africa’s role as future Africa Cup of Nations 2027 hosts, with over 2,000 participants expected to generate economic impact.
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From 2 to 30 August 2025, the 8th edition of the African Championship of Nations (CHAN) will be played between Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda. CHAN is exclusively reserved for players playing in the national championships of their own country. Senegal will try to retain its title.

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Kawowo Sports broke the news in on Friday, August 1, 2025.
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