CAF Officially Cancels African Nations Championship (CHAN) Tournament, Citing Financial Challenges

In a shocking announcement, the Confederation of African Football (CAF) has confirmed the cancellation of the African Nations Championship (CHAN). The decision was made public by CAF President Dr. Patrice Motsepe during a press conference held in Morocco on Saturday, January 17, 2026.

Dr. Motsepe was candid about the reasons behind the move, citing financial sustainability as the key factor. According to the CAF President, the tournament has become financially unviable and a consistent drain on resources. He stated:

“The CHAN is a spectacular money loser. The first thing I was told when I became the President said ‘Kill the CHAN’. We allocated resources to it because of some countries who said it helped them. I can tell you for certain there is no CHAN anymore.”