How to watch 2025 African Nations Championship?

The 2025 African Nations Championship (CHAN), co-hosted by Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania, will take place this year (August 2 to August 30, 2025) in a groundbreaking format. This edition is remarkable as it represents the first collaboration among three East African nations to host the tournament, serving as an important rehearsal for their joint hosting of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations.

This tournament is exclusive to players active in their domestic leagues and features a record 19 teams, the highest in CHAN history. With over 50,000 fans expected to attend matches in various stadiums, Kenya's Interior Ministry has implemented a comprehensive multi-agency security strategy for CHAN 2024. Key measures include 100 per cent digital ticketing to streamline access, strict perimeter control with designated seating areas to manage crowd flow, and real-time facial recognition surveillance.

African Nations Championship 2025: Group Stage Fixtures and Results

The Group A matches are hosted in Kenya. Kenya kicked off their campaign with a 1-0 win over DR Congo on August 3, securing the top spot in their group with three points. Upcoming fixtures include:

August 7: DR Congo vs Zambia, Angola vs Kenya

August 10: Kenya vs Morocco, Zambia vs Angola

August 14: Morocco vs Zambia, Angola vs DR Congo

August 17: DR Congo vs Morocco, Kenya vs Zambia

As of now, Kenya leads Group A, while DR Congo, Zambia, Angola, and Morocco have yet to earn points.

The Group B matches are hosted in Tanzania. Tanzania opened with a 2-0 victory over Burkina Faso on August 2. Madagascar and Mauritania battled it out on August 3, and matches between all five nations, including the Central African Republic, will continue through August 16. Tanzania currently tops the group with three points.

The Group C matches are hosted in Uganda. Starting August 4, Group C includes Uganda, Algeria, South Africa, Guinea, and Niger. Matches run until August 18, though no games have been played yet.

The Group D matches are also hosted in Tanzania. Matches begin August 5 between Congo, the Super Eagles Nigeria, Sudan, and the overwhelming favourites Senegal. Teams in both Group C and D are still awaiting their opening games.

African Nations Championship Knockout Fixtures

The knockout stage of the CECAFA-hosted tournament is set to begin with the quarterfinals, scheduled for August 22 and 23. The winners of each group will advance to the semifinals, which are set for August 26. A third-place match will take place on August 29. The grand final is scheduled for August 30 in Nairobi, Kenya, where the two top teams will compete for the championship title.

Where to Watch African Nations Championship?

As per the Confederation of African Football, the matches will be broadcast on several major channels, including beIN SPORTS, beIN Sport, Canal+, New World TV, and IMG. Here we take a look at streaming platforms and telecast details for the upcoming CHAN matches in different countries: