Infantino, Motsepe term Chan 2024 a success
Fifa President Gianni Infantino and his CAF counterpart Patrice Motsepe have lauded the East African countries for successfully co-hosting Chan 2024 tournament...
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FIFA President Gianni Infantino and CAF President Patrice Motsepe have praised Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania for successfully co-hosting the African Nations Championship (CHAN) 2024. The tournament, which concluded on August 30, 2025, was lauded as the most successful in its 15-year history.
- Motsepe thanked President William Ruto for significant upgrades to facilities, contributing to the tournament's success.
- CAF is pursuing a billion-dollar, eight-year plan to increase funding for African football, focusing on youth and academies.
- Infantino highlighted FIFA's investment in African football, including doubling the number of African teams participating in the upcoming 2026 Fifa World Cup.
- Host nations' matches, particularly at Kasarani Stadium and Nyayo Stadium (which saw over 20,000 fans in Group A), experienced high spectator turnout.
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Morocco Wins Third CHAN Title, Defeating Madagascar 3-2 in Nairobi Final - August 2025
Morocco secured their third African Nations Championship (CHAN) title by dramatically defeating Madagascar 3-2 at Kasarani Stadium in Nairobi on Saturday. Oussama Lamlioui scored a brace for the Atlas Lions, including a stunning winner to clinch the championship. Following the victory, President William Ruto and AUC Chairperson Mahmoud Ali Youssouf congratulated Morocco, which made history by becoming the first team to win the CHAN title three times. The tournament, co-hosted by Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania, was praised as the most successful in its 15-year history by FIFA President Gianni Infantino and CAF President Patrice Motsepe. The final at Kasarani Stadium culminated in a vibrant closing ceremony featuring musical performances by Tanzanian songbird Zuchu and Savara.
