It has been confirmed that the 2025 African Nations Champions (CHAN) will be held in Tanzania, Kenya and Uganda from February 1st to 28th next year.
This will be the eighth edition of contest which attract players that feature in the domestic football leagues only as they battle to claim the decorated championship.
The confirmation of the hosting venues was announced by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) president Patrice Motsepe in Nairobi, Kenya on Monday.
The biennial CHAN tournament, which exclusively features players based in their home countries, will mark the first time East Africa hosts a continental football competition for national teams.
It will also serve as a prelude to the 2027 African Cup of Nations, which will be jointly hosted by the three countries.
CHAN 2025 Set for February in Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda
Motsepe visited three national stadiums in Kenya designated for the event, noting that two are currently undergoing renovation.
He expressed satisfaction with the commitment of the host nations, highlighting the opportunity to improve football infrastructure, attract visitors, and boost tourism.
The qualification matches for the 19-team tournament are scheduled to begin on 25 October and conclude in December.
Senegal claimed victory in the previous CHAN tournament held in 2023, defeating hosts Algeria 5-4 in a penalty shootout in the final.
Morocco and DR Congo are the most successful teams in CHAN history, each having won the title twice since the tournament’s inception in 2009.