2025 African Nations Championship (CHAN) – Full Timeline & Match Schedule

Hosted across Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda – August 2 to 30, 2025

The TotalEnergies CAF African Nations Championship (CHAN) 2025 is finally here — a unique football tournament featuring only players who are active in their home nation’s domestic leagues. This year’s edition is historic, being jointly hosted by three East African nations: Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda, with Zanzibar also hosting selected matches.

With 32 national teams battling for continental glory, fans are set for a month of thrilling football action across August 2–30, 2025.

📅 Tournament Timeline

Group Stage – 2 to 14 August 2025

The group stage will be played across Nairobi, Dar es Salaam, Kampala, and Zanzibar.

Opening Day – 2 August (Dar es Salaam, Tanzania)

• 20:00 EAT – 🇹🇿 Tanzania vs. Burkina Faso @ Benjamin Mkapa Stadium

3 August

Nairobi, Kenya

• 15:00 – 🇰🇪 Kenya vs. DR Congo
• 18:00 – 🇲🇦 Morocco vs. Angola

Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

• 20:00 – 🇲🇬 Madagascar vs. Mauritania

4 August (Kampala, Uganda)

• 17:00 – 🇳🇪 Niger vs. Guinea
• 20:00 – 🇺🇬 Uganda vs. Algeria

5 August (Zanzibar)

• 15:00 – 🇨🇬 Congo vs. Sudan
• 18:00 – 🇸🇳 Senegal vs. Nigeria

Group Stage Continues – 6 to 14 August

Key fixtures include:

• Kenya vs. Angola (Nairobi)
• Morocco vs. Zambia (Nairobi)
• Burkina Faso vs. CAR (Dar es Salaam)
• Uganda vs. Guinea (Kampala)
• Nigeria vs. Sudan (Zanzibar)

These matches will determine who advances to the quarter-finals.

⚽ Knockout Stage

Quarter-finals – 16–17 August 2025

• Matches spread across Nairobi, Dar es Salaam, Kampala, and Nyayo Stadium.
• Single elimination — winners move to the semi-finals.

Semi-finals – 20–21 August 2025

• First Semi-final – Nairobi, Kenya
• Second Semi-final – Kampala, Uganda

Third Place Play-off – 29 August 2025

• 18:00 EAT – @ Mandela National Stadium, Kampala

Grand Final – 30 August 2025

• 18:00 EAT – Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani – Nairobi, Kenya
• The two best teams battle for the prestigious CHAN trophy.

🏟️ Host Cities & Stadiums

• Kenya: Moi International Sports Centre (Kasarani), Nyayo Stadium – Nairobi
• Tanzania: Benjamin Mkapa National Stadium – Dar es Salaam
• Uganda: Mandela National Stadium – Kampala
• Zanzibar: Amaan Stadium – Zanzibar City

🌍 Why CHAN 2025 is Special

• First time in CHAN history that three nations co-host the tournament.
• Offers a global stage for local league players to shine.
• Boosts tourism and sporting collaboration in East Africa.

📢 Fan Tips

• Book tickets early through official CAF channels.
• Arrive at stadiums at least 2 hours before kick-off.
• Follow CAF’s official pages for live scores and fixtures updates.

CHAN 2025 promises to be more than just football — it’s a celebration of African unity, homegrown talent, and East African hospitality. Whether you’re in the stands or watching from home, August 2025 is a month you won’t forget.