The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has confirmed the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN) will be held between 1 - 28 February 2025.

The decision comes following the meeting of the CAF Executive Committee in Nairobi, Kenya on Monday, 16 September 2024.

The first round of qualifiers will be played on the weekend of 25-27 October 2024.

CHAN is scheduled to be hosted in East Africa. CAF will communicate in due course stadiums and other venues to be used for the competition.

On Sunday, CAF President Dr Motsepe visited some of the venues in Kenya that are being prepared for CHAN.

While noting the progress made and the commitment of the Government of Kenya, Dr Motsepe said there was a need for everyone to work together with speed to ensure that all venues and facilities are ready for the Competition.

Senegal are the current champions of CHAN after they defeated hosts, Algeria two years ago in Algiers.