The 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN), also known for sponsorship reasons as the TotalEnergies African Nations Championship, will mark the 8th edition of this biennial football tournament. Organized by the Confederation of African Football (CAF), the event exclusively features national teams made up of players competing in their domestic leagues.
For the first time in CHAN history, the tournament will be co-hosted by Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda, running from 1 to 28 February 2025.
Host Selection
The co-hosting arrangement for the 2024 CHAN was announced on 17 December 2023, with Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda selected. This tournament will serve as a dress rehearsal for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations, which will also be hosted in East Africa.
Venues and Capacities
Matches will be spread across five key stadiums in the three co-hosting countries:
| City | Stadium | Capacity |
|---|---|---|
| Dar es Salaam, Tanzania | Benjamin Mkapa National Stadium | 60,000 |
| Kampala, Uganda | Namboole Stadium | 45,000 |
| Nairobi, Kenya | Nyayo National Stadium | 18,000 |
| Nairobi, Kenya | Moi International Sports Centre | 55,000 |
| Zanzibar City, Tanzania | Amaan Stadium | 20,000 |
Qualification Process
The qualification phase for the 2024 CHAN was launched on 9 September 2024 at the CAF headquarters in Cairo, Egypt. Matches for qualification ran from 25 October to 29 December 2024.
Notable highlights:
- Morocco, Tunisia, and Libya qualified automatically.
- However, Libya withdrew due to scheduling conflicts, opening up opportunities for other teams.
Qualified Teams
The following teams have secured their spots in the tournament:
| Team | Zone | Finals Appearance | Previous Best Performance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kenya (co-hosts) | Central Eastern Zone | 1st (Debut) | None |
| Tanzania (co-hosts) | Central Eastern Zone | 3rd | Group Stage (2009, 2020) |
| Uganda (co-hosts) | Central Eastern Zone | 7th | Group Stage (Multiple years) |
| Morocco | Northern Zone | 5th | Champions (2018, 2020) |
| Tunisia | Northern Zone | 3rd | Champions (2011) |
Significance of the Tournament
This CHAN edition is unique, not just for being the first co-hosted by three nations, but also for showcasing a regional collaboration that sets the stage for East Africa’s return to hosting major continental tournaments.
With less than two months until kick-off, excitement is building as teams prepare to compete for regional glory in what promises to be a historic tournament.
