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Inside CHAN: Africa's homegrown football showcase

Harambee Stars players during atraining session on July 29, 2025.

The African Nations Championship (CHAN) is a football tournament organized by the Confederation of African Football (CAF), aimed at spotlighting and nurturing local talent.

Unlike the more widely known Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), CHAN is reserved exclusively for players who are active in their home country's domestic leagues. This means professional African players playing abroad are not eligible to participate.

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