CHAN 2024 Final Draw Results and Analysis

At the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC) in Nairobi, Kenya, the Confederation of African Football (CAF) formally held the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN) draw. Due to delays in infrastructure, the tournament was rescheduled from February to August 2025. Tanzania, Uganda, and Kenya will co-host.

Final Groups

Here are the groups for the 8th edition of CHAN, featuring only local players:

Group A

• Kenya (Host)

• Morocco

• Angola

• DR Congo

• Zambia

Group B

• Tanzania (Host)

• Madagascar

• Mauritania

• Burkina Faso

• Central African Republic

Group C

• Uganda (Host)

• Niger

• Guinea

• Q2 (Second qualifier from the second qualifying tournament)

• Q1 (First qualifier from the second qualifying tournament)

Group D

• Senegal (Defending Champion)

• Congo

• Sudan

• Nigeria

Key Highlights of the Draw

• Group A:

A “group of death” featuring two-time champions DR Congo and Morocco, alongside host nation Kenya, Angola, and Zambia. This team promises great football and fierce rivalry.

• Group B:

Hosts Tanzania face Madagascar, Mauritania, Burkina Faso, and the Central African Republic. This group is balanced but unpredictable, with several teams making surprise qualifications.

• Group C:

Hosts Uganda will compete against Niger, Guinea, and two yet-to-be-determined qualifiers (Q1 and Q2) from the second qualifying tournament.

• Group D:

Defending champions Senegal face a tough challenge against Nigeria, Sudan, and Congo in the only group with four teams.

Upcoming Qualifiers

Two spots remain open (Q1 and Q2) and will be decided in a second qualifying tournament involving Algeria, Egypt, Gabon, Comoros, Gambia, Malawi, and South Africa.

CAF has also upped the tournament's prize money, incentivizing clubs to do their best.

Tournament Outlook

The event promises tight combat, with strong competitors such as Senegal, Morocco, and DR Congo vying for supremacy. Meanwhile, hosts Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania will try to use home advantage to make deep runs in the tournament.

Kickoff is scheduled for August 2025, and the stage is set for a dazzling display of African football skill.