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Angola's Eddie Afonso (left) and Imad Riahi of Morocco at the Nyayo National Stadium in Nairobi. Aug 3, 2025. [Jonah Onyango, Standard]

The 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN) has become more of a bonus pledge by presidents within the East African community.

It began with President Samia Suluhu pledging Sh 51 million (Tsh 1 billion) to the national team if they claimed the title.

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