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From opening whistle in Dar es Salaam to the headline clash in Nairobi, CHAN 2024 promises thrills, rivalries, and unforgettable football.
The delayed 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN) promises to deliver some exhilarating action as the tournament, exclusive to players plying their trade in domestic leagues, returns with a tri-nation hosting arrangement between Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania.
Kicking off on Saturday, August 2, 2025, with Tanzania taking on Burkina Faso at Dar es Salaam’s Benjamin Mkapa Stadium, CHAN 2024 will feature top continental talent competing for national glory.
As anticipation builds, here are the five most eagerly awaited group stage clashes
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5. Senegal vs Algeria – August 5, Amaan Stadium (Zanzibar)
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Senegal and Algeria will bring heat to Zanzibar in a North-West Africa face-off between two tournament heavyweights.
Both nations boast strong domestic leagues and an abundance of local talent.
Expect high tempo, tactical battles, and a preview of what could be a deeper knockout rivalry when these two footballing nations lock horns.
4. Algeria vs South Africa – August 8, Mandela National Stadium (Kampala)
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Algeria returns to action just three days later against a resilient South African side at the iconic Mandela National Stadium.
With both teams known for producing technically skilled players and progressive football styles, this fixture could very well decide the pecking order in their group.
For fans in Uganda, it’s a treat worth the ticket as the North Africans take on the Samba-esque Bafana Bafana.
3. Kenya vs Morocco – Sunday, August 10, Kasarani Stadium (Nairobi)
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The spotlight will firmly be on the hosts Kenya as they face 2018 CHAN finalists Morocco in a crucial group stage showdown.
Set in Nairobi's newly renovated Kasarani Stadium, this fixture blends home crowd energy, national pride, and tactical intrigue.
Morocco's experience versus Kenya's Harambee Stars home advantage makes this a can not-miss encounter.
2. Nigeria vs South Africa – August 15, Mandela National Stadium (Kampala)
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One of African football’s fiercest rivalries takes center stage when Nigeria squares off against South Africa.
Beyond CHAN, this match resonates across the continent given its rich history and competitive tension.
Mandela Stadium will be at full voice for a continental classic that could swing either way between the Super Eagles and Bafana Bafana.
1. Algeria vs Nigeria – August 18, Nyayo National Stadium (Nairobi)
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One of the biggest fixture of the group stages will light up the first round in style.
Nyayo National Stadium will host this titanic clash between Algeria and Nigeria's Super Eagles, two traditional powerhouses of African football.
With qualification stakes likely high, expect end-to-end action, tactical masterclasses, and unforgettable drama under the Nairobi lights.
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