CHAN 2025 Guide: Complete Fixtures, Results, and Essential Information

The 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN) is officially set to kick off on August 2, 2025, although it was initially scheduled for February 2025. This edition of CHAN is co-hosted by Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda, with matches held across four cities utilizing five stadiums.

This year’s tournament exclusively features players from domestic leagues and has a record participation of 19 teams, marking the largest number in CHAN history, as reported by Olympics News.

CHAN 2024: Group Stage Fixtures and Results

Group A matches are being held in Kenya, where the home team started strong with a 1-0 victory over DR Congo on August 3, securing their top spot in the group. Upcoming Group A matches include DR Congo vs Zambia and Angola vs Kenya on August 7, followed by Kenya vs Morocco and Zambia vs Angola on August 10.

The group stage will proceed with Morocco vs Zambia and Angola vs DR Congo on August 14, concluding on August 17 with DR Congo vs Morocco and Kenya vs Zambia. Currently, Kenya leads with three points, while Morocco, Angola, Zambia, and DR Congo have yet to score.

In Group B, hosted by Tanzania, the tournament commenced on August 2 with Tanzania defeating Burkina Faso 2-0. Madagascar and Mauritania played on August 3, and further matches will involve Burkina Faso, Mauritania, Madagascar, and the Central African Republic between August 6 and August 16. Tanzania leads Group B with three points.

Group C, hosted in Uganda, begins on August 4 and includes Uganda, Algeria, South Africa, Guinea, and Niger. Group D starts on August 5 in Tanzania, featuring Congo, Nigeria, Sudan, and Senegal, with none of the matches played yet in both groups.

CHAN 2024 Knockout Fixtures

The knockout stage of the CECAFA-hosted tournament will start with the quarterfinals on August 22 and 23. Winners will advance to the semifinals on August 26, with a third-place match on August 29. The grand final will occur on August 30 in Nairobi, Kenya.

CHAN 2024: Security and Infrastructure

With over 50,000 fans expected to attend matches, Kenya’s Interior Ministry has implemented a comprehensive security strategy. Key measures include digital ticketing, strict perimeter control with sectional seating, and real-time facial recognition surveillance. Emergency medical services are on standby, and a dedicated CHAN 2024 safety hotline is available for public concerns.

How to Watch CHAN 2024 Live?

The tournament will be broadcast live on SuperSport and beIN Sports.

FAQs

Q: Where are the African Cup of Nations Fixtures 2025?

A: The 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) is scheduled to take place in Morocco. Official fixtures have not yet been announced.

Q: Which country is hosting the 2026 AFCON?

A: As of now, no official host has been confirmed for AFCON 2026 by CAF.

Q: Where is WAFCON 2025?

A: The Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) 2025 will also take place in Morocco, according to CAF announcements.