CAF has confirmed that the seeding for the draw will reflect team performances from the past three CHAN tournaments (2018, 2020, and 2022), ensuring a fair distribution of strength across the groups. The teams have been allocated into three pots based on their recent track records:
Pot 1: Co-hosts Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania join defending champions Senegal and two-time titleholders Morocco, setting the stage for a competitive top tier.
Pot 2: Includes strong contenders such as Guinea, Zambia, Madagascar, Rwanda, and Sudan.
Pot 3: Features rising stars and seasoned challengers, including Mauritania, Niger, Congo, Angola, Burkina Faso, Nigeria, Central African Republic, and Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).
This year's CHAN tournament promises to be historic as it will be the first-ever edition co-hosted by three nationsâ€"Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania.
The competition, exclusively showcasing players from domestic leagues across Africa, will run from February 1 to February 28, 2025, offering a month of thrilling football action.
The CHAN tournament has become a cornerstone of African football, offering a unique platform for homegrown talents to shine on the continental stage.
Sam K Nkurunziza
Source : https://en.igihe.com/sports/article/caf-announces-draw-details-for-2024-chan
