SuperSport will provide live coverage of all matches during the 2024 African Nations Championship, which takes place from August 2-30 across Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda.

The tournament marks the first time CHAN will be co-hosted by three nations, with 19 teams competing exclusively with players from their domestic leagues. The event was originally scheduled for early 2025 but was postponed due to infrastructure delays.

This eighth edition of CHAN serves as a crucial test run for the three host countries ahead of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations, which they will also jointly stage. The tournament allows officials to evaluate newly renovated stadiums including Kasarani, Nyayo and Talanta in Kenya, Benjamin Mkapa and Arusha in Tanzania and Namboole, Hoima and Lira in Uganda.

The unusual number of 19 teams resulted from qualifying complications and withdrawals. Libya initially qualified automatically but withdrew in November 2024, citing fixture congestion and domestic league disruptions. Uganda qualified through the regular process despite already securing automatic entry as co-host.

CAF officials view CHAN as a “precursor” to AFCON, using it to test tournament organization, fan engagement and three-nation operational logistics. The postponement provided additional time for hosts to refine security planning and logistics.

Morocco enters as tournament favorites, having won back-to-back titles in 2018 and 2020. Their domestic Botola Pro league ranks among Africa’s strongest, and their squad combines technical skill with tactical discipline.

Defending champions Senegal claimed their first CHAN title in 2023, defeating Algeria 5-4 on penalties after a goalless final. They face a challenging Group D that includes Nigeria, Congo and Sudan.

Nigeria returns to CHAN after missing previous editions, bringing physicality and attacking prowess. Their qualifying victory over Ghana has observers considering them genuine title contenders.

Two-time champions DR Congo (2009, 2016) also feature prominently among the favorites, while the three host nations hope home advantage can produce surprises despite longer odds.

CHAN, launched in 2009 and held every two years, provides a platform for emerging local talent by restricting participation to players active in their national domestic leagues. The tournament has seen seven different winners across its history.