2025 CHAN Kicks Off in East Africa as Kenya Makes History with First-Ever Win

The 2025 African Nations Championship (CHAN) is making headlines across Uganda and Kenya following an action-packed start to the tournament.

Tanzania opened the competition with a solid 2–0 victory over Burkina Faso yesterday, setting the tone for what promises to be an exciting championship. The momentum carried into today as host nation Kenya secured a historic 1–0 win over DR Congo  their first-ever victory at a CHAN finals.

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The triumph sparked celebrations across East Africa, with fans hailing it as the beginning of a new era for regional football.

This year’s CHAN is unique, as it’s the first edition to be co-hosted by three countries: Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania. The tournament features 19 national teams, each made up exclusively of players active in their domestic leagues.

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Although the event faced earlier delays due to infrastructure challenges, upgrades to key stadiums allowed the tournament to kick off as scheduled. So far, local support has been overwhelming, with packed stadiums and a surge of engagement on social media platforms.

As matches continue, the spotlight remains firmly on East Africa, where football pride and continental ambition are on full display.