Preparations are in full swing as 19 national teams gear up for the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN), a prestigious tournament exclusively reserved for players active in their domestic leagues.
Set to run from 2 to 30 August 2025, CHAN 2024 will be co-hosted by Uganda, Kenya, and Tanzania, marking a historic collaboration in East African football. With less than a month to kickoff, attention is not only on the teams and venues—but also on the massive prize money at stake.
In January this year, the Confederation of African Football (CAF) announced an increase in prize money for the tournament, raising the total pool to $10.4 million—approximately Shs37.2 billion.
CAF confirmed that only the top two teams from each group will qualify for the quarter-finals, at which point teams become eligible for a share of the prize money. The champion will walk away with Shs12.04 billion. The runner-up is set to receive Shs5.73 billion. Each of the semi-finalists will earn Shs2.86 billion, while quarter-finalists will take home Shs1.70 billion each.
This lucrative incentive adds high stakes to the continental showdown, as teams not only chase glory but also significant financial rewards to support their domestic football development.
The tournament will kick off at Benjamin Mkapa Stadium in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, while Uganda’s Mandela National Stadium (Namboole) will host the third-place playoff. The grand finale is scheduled for 30 August 2025 at Kasarani Stadium in Nairobi, Kenya.
Group A includes Kenya, Morocco, Angola, DR Congo, and Zambia. Group B features Tanzania, Egypt, Ethiopia, and Sudan. Group C brings together Uganda, Niger, Guinea, Algeria, and South Africa. Group D consists of Nigeria, Senegal, Congo, and Sudan.
