Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania Sets To Co-Hosts CHAN 2025
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Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania Sets To Co-Hosts CHAN 2025
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has officially announced Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania as the co-hosts for the 2025 TotalEnergies African Nations Championship (CHAN). This prestigious tournament, exclusively featuring players from domestic leagues across Africa, will take place from February 1st to 28th, 2025.
CAF has yet to finalize the host stadiums and training facilities for the competition, but further details are expected soon. The tournament will mark a significant milestone as it will be the first time three East African nations jointly host CHAN, showcasing the region’s growing prominence in African football.
Qualification Path and Tournament Format
The journey to the 2025 CHAN will commence with the first round of qualifiers set for the weekends of October 25-27 and November 1-3, 2024. The second round of qualifiers will follow on December 20-22 and December 27-29, 2024.
The tournament will feature 19 teams, an increase from previous editions. The qualification slots have been distributed among CAF’s regional zones as follows:
–West African Football Union (WAFU) Zones A and B: Three teams each
– Union of North African Football (UNAF): Three teams
– Central African Football Federations’ Union (UNIFFAC): Three teams
– Council of Southern Africa Football Associations (COSAFA): Three teams
– Council for East and Central Africa Football Associations (CECAFA): Three teams, with the hosts receiving an additional slot
The CECAFA zone, which includes Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania, will have one more team qualifying alongside the three co-hosts, making it a unique opportunity for East African football to shine on the continental stage. While the host nations are automatically qualified, they will also participate in the qualifiers, and the CECAFA team with the best performance will secure an additional spot in the final tournament.
This expansion to 19 teams provides a broader representation across Africa, further enhancing the competitive nature of the CHAN tournament.
A Historic Event for East Africa
The decision to host the tournament across three countries highlights CAF’s confidence in the East African region’s footballing infrastructure and ability to stage a high-profile event. This will be a landmark occasion for Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania, offering a platform to develop local talent and boost the region’s football reputation.
As preparations begin, excitement is already building across the continent as teams gear up for qualification, with anticipation of an unforgettable tournament in February 2025.
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