The month of August starts on a high note for fans of African football. This Saturday marks the beginning of one of the continent’s most thrilling competitions: the 2025 African Nations Championship (CHAN). Organised by the Confederation of African Football (CAF), this tournament showcases the best of local talent, with players competing exclusively in their national leagues.
With the grand final scheduled for 30 August, get ready for a month full of excitement, fierce rivalries, and unforgettable moments.
What is CHAN?
CHAN (African Nations Championship) is a continental competition organised by CAF since 2009, distinct from AFCON (Africa Cup of Nations) due to one key difference: only players who play for clubs in their own countries are eligible. In other words, no African stars playing in Europe or other foreign leagues — here, the spotlight is entirely on homegrown talent.
This tournament is a showcase for stars of African domestic leagues and has served as a springboard for many players who later shine on the international stage.
When does it start and finish?
- Start: Saturday, 2 August 2025
- Final: Saturday, 30 August 2025
For nearly a month, national teams will play intense matches across various host cities, bringing the thrill of African football to millions of fans.
Tournament format
CHAN 2025 will feature 18 national teams, divided into five groups: three groups of four teams and two groups of three teams.
The top two teams from each group of four, and the top team from each group of three, will advance to the knockout stage. From there, it’s all to play for in single-elimination matches: quarter-finals, semi-finals, and the grand final.
This is a popular and balanced format, heightening anticipation with every round.
The title favourites
Among the strongest contenders for the title are:
- Morocco: Champions in 2018 and 2020, arrive as one of the teams to beat.
- DR Congo: A CHAN powerhouse, with two titles to their name.
- Algeria: With a strong domestic league, they’re expected to compete fiercely.
- Senegal: 2022 AFCON champions, now turning to local talent.
- Ivory Coast: Traditionally strong in all continental competitions.
Top players to watch
Although CHAN is a platform for locally based players, it certainly doesn’t lack top talent. Here are a few names expected to shine:
- Aziz Ki (Ivory Coast): Midfield maestro from ASEC Mimosas.
- Lahcen El Harchaoui (Morocco): Rising goal-scorer in the Moroccan league.
- Peter Banda (Malawi): Fast winger, standout for Big Bullets.
- Yacine Bourhane (Algeria): Tireless engine in midfield.
- Mohamed Konaté (Burkina Faso): A promising striker with an eye for goal.
These players represent just a glimpse of what CHAN has to offer in terms of talent, hunger for victory, and pure footballing passion.
CHAN 2025 host cities and stadiums
The tournament will take place in four host cities, with modern stadiums ready to welcome the African football celebration:
- Abidjan (Ivory Coast): Alassane Ouattara Olympic Stadium
- Annaba (Algeria): 19 May 1956 Stadium
- Marrakech (Morocco): Marrakech Stadium
- Kigali (Rwanda): Kigali National Stadium
Each city is ready to host local and international fans in a vibrant atmosphere of celebration and sportsmanship.
Why you should follow CHAN 2025
CHAN is more than just a tournament. It’s a celebration of African football made at home. It’s where future stars gain visibility and where the passion for the game is lived with authenticity. For football lovers, it’s a unique opportunity to discover new talent and proudly support your national team.
Moreover, the championship brings the continent together around a shared passion — football. And you are part of that celebration!
Mark your calendar!
The opening whistle of CHAN 2025 blows this Saturday, 2 August, and the excitement lasts until the grand final on Saturday, 30 August. During this month, you’ll experience thrilling matches, inspiring stories, and discover names you may soon see in the world’s top leagues.
If you want to make CHAN matches even more exciting, visit our website and place your bets on the tournament’s key games.
Get ready, invite your friends, support your national team, and follow every match as if it were the final. Continental glory is at stake, and it all starts now!
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