Morocco and Madagascar set for historic CHAN final showdown

Morocco will face Madagascar in the David vs. Goliath final of the 2024 Championship of African Nations (CHAN) on Saturday, August 30, 2025, at the Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani. Atlas lions overcome champions in penalty thriller The North Africans, two-time winners of this tournament, qualified for the final by dethroning cup holders Senegal in…

Heartbreak at Kasarani: Kenya crash out of CHAN 2024-25 after penalty shootout loss to Madagascar

Kenya’s fairy-tale run at the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN) came to a gut-wrenching end on Friday night, as the Harambee Stars bowed out to Madagascar in a dramatic penalty shootout at a packed Moi Sports Centre, Kasarani. With the raucous home crowd willing them on, the co-hosts were chasing a first continental semi-final berth…

Avram Grant: CHAN key to building Zambia’s future, not just winning silverware

Zambia national team head coach Avram Grant has emphasized that the upcoming Total Energies African Nations Championship (CHAN) is more than just a pursuit of trophies, it is an important platform for long-term national team development. Drawn into a highly competitive Group C alongside tournament hosts Kenya, two-time champions Morocco, DR Congo, and Angola, Zambia…

Ugandans promised affordable tickets for CHAN 2024-25

Kampala, Uganda — Football fans in Uganda can look forward to pocket-friendly ticket prices for the upcoming TotalEnergies African Nations Championship (CHAN) 2024-2025, following reassurances from the Local Organizing Committee (LoC) during a press briefing held Monday in Lugogo. Dr. Dennis K. Mugimba, Chairperson of the LoC’s Communications and Signage Committee, confirmed that the Confederation…

Mauritania coach Aritz Lopez Garay names 25-man squad for CHAN 2024-25

Nouakchott, Mauritania — Mauritania’s head coach, Aritz Lopez Garay, has officially named his 25-man squad for the upcoming African Nations Championship (CHAN 2024), scheduled to run from 2–30 August 2025 across Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda. The Spanish tactician, who took the reins earlier this year, has opted for a balanced mix of youth and experience,…