Senegal, Nigeria and others have learned their opponents for the African Nations Championship (CHAN), set for August 2025 in Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda.
The African Football Confederation (CAF) announced the tournament’s postponement but confirmed the draw date this Wednesday in Nairobi.
The 15 qualified teams were placed into three pots based on previous performances, with two additional nations to be decided through ongoing qualifiers.
In the draw, Senegal, the defending champion, is in Group D alongside Congo, Sudan, and Nigeria. Kenya, as hosts and top seeds in Group A, will face Morocco, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Angola, and Zambia.
Group B features Tanzania against Madagascar, Mauritania, Burkina Faso, and the Central African Republic. Uganda, the top seed in Group C, will compete against Niger, Guinea, and two yet-to-be-determined teams from the qualifiers.
Two teams will still secure their spots from Algeria, Comoros, Gambia, Malawi, Egypt, South Africa, and Gabon.
The tournament, comprising only domestic league players, highlights local talent—a unique aspect of African football. The draw ceremony was held at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC) with notable East African football legends assisting.