Like in the just concluded CAF Women’s Africa Nations Cup, WAFCON, a brand new trophy plus a 75% increase in prize money for winners is what Super Eagles B team will be contesting as the 2024 CAF African Nations Championship (CHAN) kicked off today.
This edition is also historic as it is being co-hosted by three countries, Tanzania, Kenya and Uganda with matches in Dar es Salaam, Zanzibar, Kampala and Nairobi from August 2-30, 2025, with the final set for Moi International Sports Centre, Nairobi.
The winners will now receive $3.5 million, up 75% from the previous edition, while the overall prize pool has grown by 32% to $10.4 million.
The opening match was between one of the co-hosts Tanzania and Burkina Faso while the Super Eagles B team will open their campaign against defending champions Senegal on Tuesday.
With powerhouses such as defending champions Senegal, two-time winners Morocco and DR Congo, and continental giants Nigeria, Algeria, and Zambia in the mix, the stage is set for a fiercely competitive tournament across all four groups.
This year’s edition also features debutants Central African Republic, who will test themselves in a balanced Group B alongside Tanzania, Madagascar, Mauritania and Burkina Faso.
Meanwhile, Group C will host some of the tournament’s most intriguing matchups, including Uganda, Algeria, Guinea, South Africa and Niger.
Group D, though the smallest with four teams, features some of the most successful sides. Alongside Senegal and Nigeria are Congo and Sudan—two nations with strong CAF CHAN pedigree.
The third-place playoff will be staged in Kampala on Friday, 29 August 2025, while the grand finale takes place in Nairobi a day later.
Group Breakdown:
Group A: Kenya, Morocco, Angola, DR Congo, Zambia
Group B: Tanzania, Madagascar, Mauritania, Burkina Faso, CAR
Group C: Uganda, Niger, Guinea, Algeria, South Africa
Group D: Senegal, Congo, Sudan, Nigeria
