The 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN), officially began on August 2, 2025, after being postponed from its original February 2025 schedule. The Confederation of African Football (CAF) made the decision to delay the tournament by eight months due to infrastructure inadequacies, affecting stadiums, training facilities, and hospitals in the host countries.
This year's edition marks a historic moment as the first to be co-hosted by three nations: Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda. Nineteen teams are participating, making it the largest CHAN tournament to date. The tournament is unique as it exclusively features players who are actively playing in their respective national leagues.
The opening ceremony was held at the Benjamin Mkapa National Stadium in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. The final match is scheduled to take place at the Moi International Sports Center in Nairobi, Kenya. Kampala, Uganda, will host the third-place playoff at the Nelson Mandela National Stadium. In addition to these main venues, matches are being held in Zanzibar City, Tanzania.
Current Standings and Results
Knockout Stage
The top two teams from each group will advance to the quarter-finals. The quarter-finals are scheduled as follows:
The semi-finals will be held in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania and Kampala, Uganda.
Impact and Significance
CHAN was first announced in September 2007 and established in 2009. DR Congo and Morocco have each won the tournament twice. This tournament is held biennially, alternating with the Africa Cup of Nations. The competition provides a platform for local talent to gain international exposure.
