The football world’s spotlight is once again turning to Africa with the sparkling announcement by CAF President Patrice Motsepe regarding the 2025 African Nations Championship (CHAN). It was on Monday, September 16 that the news broke: from February 1 to 25, 2025, the continent will vibrate to the rhythm of this prestigious tournament. A tripartite collaboration between Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda is emerging as the host of this inclusive event.
After the historic CAF Executive Committee, which was held in the Kenyan capital, Nairobi, excitement is mounting as this highly anticipated competition approaches. An unprecedented deadline is required, moving the CHAN 2024 to 2025, thus setting the unmissable event of African football in the first days of February.
The clock of time is ticking with the announcement by Seidou Mbombo Njoya, fourth vice-president of CAF, regarding the qualifiers scheduled between October and December. A sprint of qualifications in perspective, making the hearts of the supporters and the national teams in the running beat faster. The first battles for the entry ticket are announced at the end of October, promising intense duels and deserved victories.
A notable novelty has tinged the competition with a bold hue: the extension of the selection criteria. From now on, all players playing on the African continent can claim to join their national team for the CHAN, opening the doors of the competition to a renewed diversity and wealth of talents.
In short, the CHAN 2025 promises to be a major sporting event, combining passion, excellence and African solidarity. The fervor of the stadiums, the competitiveness of the teams and the enthusiasm of the supporters promise an unforgettable celebration of African football culture. There is nothing like the CHAN to delve into the heart of the mystery and passion of football on the continent, where heroes rise and legends are written.
In the feverish anticipation of this great mass of African football, eyes are turned towards the calendar that is taking shape: from February 1 to 25, 2025, the whole of Africa will resonate to the sound of the CHAN, carrying high the colors and dreams of an entire continent.