CHAN 2024 Opening in Tanzania and Kenya's Co-Hosting Efforts - August 2025

The 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN) officially commenced on August 2, 2025, with a grand opening ceremony at Benjamin Mkapa Stadium in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, witnessed by hundreds of enthusiastic fans. Hosts Tanzania secured a 2-0 victory over Burkina Faso in the opening match at the same venue, with goals from Adul Suleiman and Mohamed Husseini. Meanwhile, Kenya is poised to co-host CHAN 2024 with Uganda and Tanzania, viewing this event as a significant opportunity to boost its economy and tourism sector. This co-hosting initiative, along with the theme "PAMOJA," serves as a crucial dress rehearsal for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) that these East African nations will also jointly host.