The 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN) draw took place on Wednesday in Nairobi, Kenya, unveiling the groups for the upcoming tournament.
CHAN is unique in that it features only players who play in their domestic leagues, providing a valuable platform to showcase homegrown talent across Africa.
Group Breakdown and Notable Matches
Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda are the co-hosts for this edition, which also serves as a dress rehearsal for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) finals.
The hosts will be competing against some of Africa’s top footballing nations.
- Group A:
- Kenya (Hosts)
- Morocco (Two-time champions)
- Angola
- DR Congo
- Zambia
- Group B:
- Tanzania (Co-hosts)
- Madagascar
- Mauritania
- Burkina Faso
- Central African Republic
- Group C:
- Uganda (Co-hosts)
- Niger
- Guinea
- Qualifier 1
- Qualifier 2
- Group D:
- Senegal (Defending champions)
- Congo
- Sudan
- Nigeria
In a previous report from Sports Buddy, The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has announced a significant 32% increase in prize money for the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN), with the winners set to receive $3.5 million (₦5.4 billion).
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Qualification Campaign Still Ongoing
While the draw has been made, Algeria, Comoros, Gambia, Malawi, Egypt, South Africa, and Gabon are still in the process of qualifying.
These teams will compete to secure the remaining two qualification spots, marked as Qualifier 1 and Qualifier 2, and will be added to Group C once the final teams are confirmed.
