The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has officially announced the postponement of the TotalEnergies CAF African Nations Championship (CHAN) 2024, initially scheduled to be hosted by Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda. The tournament will now take place in August 2025.
The decision to reschedule the event was made after consultations with CAF’s technical and infrastructure experts, who advised that more time is needed to complete the required upgrades to stadiums, training fields, hotels, hospitals, and other essential infrastructure. While significant progress has been made in all three host nations, CAF officials believe additional time is necessary to meet the required standards for a successful tournament.
CAF President Dr. Patrice Motsepe expressed his gratitude to the leadership of the three host countries—President William Ruto of Kenya, President Samia Suluhu Hassan of Tanzania, and President Yoweri Museveni of Uganda—for their commitment to the development of the infrastructure. He commended the ongoing construction and renovation efforts, noting that they are on track to meet CAF’s stringent requirements for hosting the prestigious continental tournament.
“I am confident that by August 2025, the stadiums, training fields, hotels, hospitals, and other facilities will be at the necessary CAF standards, ensuring a successful CHAN tournament,” Motsepe said.
As part of the rescheduling, CAF has confirmed that the official draw for the tournament will take place in Nairobi on Wednesday, January 15, 2025, at 20:00 Nairobi Time. While the exact start date in August 2025 will be revealed later, CAF is optimistic that the additional time will allow for the delivery of a world-class event that will showcase Africa’s football talent.
This move emphasizes CAF’s commitment to delivering a tournament that meets global standards and showcases the best of African football while also ensuring that the host nations are fully prepared to accommodate teams, fans, and officials.
