The CAF African Nations Championship (CHAN) kicks off today and with a 75% prize money increase, and a brand new trophy, it is all to play for.

The winners will now receive USD 3.5 million (R63.6 million), up 75% from the previous edition, while the overall prize pool has grown by 32% to USD 10.4 million (R189 million).

The opening match between Tanzania and Burkina Faso will be played on Saturday, 2 August 2025, in Dar es Salaam at 20h00 (17h00 GMT).

This year’s tournament marks the first time in history that three nations will co-host the TotalEnergies CAF CHAN, which is exclusively reserved for players based in domestic leagues across Africa.

The three host nations will stage matches in Dar es Salaam, Zanzibar, Kampala and Nairobi from 2-30 August 2025, with the final set for Moi International Sports Centre, Nairobi.

With powerhouses such as defending champions Senegal, two-time winners Morocco and DR Congo, and continental giants Nigeria, Algeria, and Zambia in the mix, the stage is set for a fiercely competitive tournament across all four groups.

This year’s edition also features debutants Central African Republic, who will test themselves in a balanced Group B alongside Tanzania, Madagascar, Mauritania and Burkina Faso.

Meanwhile, Group C will host some of the tournament’s most intriguing matchups, including Uganda, Algeria, Guinea, South Africa and Niger.

Group D, though the smallest with four teams, features some of the most successful sides. Alongside Senegal and Nigeria are Congo and Sudan—two nations with strong TotalEnergies CAF CHAN pedigree.

The third-place playoff will be staged in Kampala on Friday, 29 August 2025, while the grand finale takes place in Nairobi a day later.

GROUPS

Group A: Kenya, Morocco, Angola, DR Congo, Zambia
Group B: Tanzania, Madagascar, Mauritania, Burkina Faso, Central African Republic
Group C: Uganda, Niger, Guinea, Algeria, South Africa
Group D: Senegal, Congo, Sudan, Nigeria.