The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has officially confirmed Zanzibar, Tanzania, as the host venue for Group D matches of the 2024 TotalEnergies African Nations Championship (CHAN), which includes Nigeria’s home-based Super Eagles, Sports247 reports.
The announcement follows comprehensive consultations with the co-hosting nations — Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda — marking a significant return of the tournament to East African soil for the first time since the 2016 edition held in Rwanda.
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CAF also revealed that the 2024 CHAN tournament, which features national teams made up exclusively of players active in their respective domestic leagues, will take place from August 2 to August 30, 2025.
Key Host Venues Announced
Opening Match: Benjamin Mkapa Stadium, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania – August 2, 2025
Third-Place Match: Mandela National Stadium, Kampala, Uganda
Final Match: Kasarani Stadium, Nairobi, Kenya – August 30, 2025
Super Eagles Nest
Zanzibar’s iconic Amaan Stadium has been designated to host Group D fixtures. This stadium, which recently hosted the 2024/25 CAF Confederation Cup Final, will now provide the stage for Nigeria, Congo, Senegal, and Sudan as they battle for a spot in the knockout phase.
This decision highlights CAF’s growing commitment to football development and inclusivity across the continent by spotlighting emerging football destinations like Zanzibar — a Tanzanian archipelago famed for its cultural heritage and scenic beaches.
Group Stage Host Cities and Teams
Group A – Nairobi, Kenya: Kenya, Morocco, Angola, DR Congo, Zambia
Group B – Dar es Salaam, Tanzania: Tanzania, Madagascar, Mauritania, Burkina Faso, Central African Republic
Group C – Kampala, Uganda: Uganda, Niger, Guinea, South Africa, Algeria
Group D – Zanzibar: Nigeria, Senegal, Congo, Sudan
The 2024 CHAN promises to be a landmark edition with three East African nations sharing hosting responsibilities for the first time. For Nigeria, all eyes will be on the home-based Super Eagles as they aim to make a deep run in the competition starting from the historic island of Zanzibar.
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