CAF Busiest Year As 2025 Set To Be A Landmark Year For African Football
Mainimo Mengnjo
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By Etienne Mainimo Mengnjo
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) is set to make waves in 2025 with a dynamic calendar that prioritizes youth and women's football. Considered to be one of the busiest year ever for CAF, an exhilarating lineup includes the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2025 and the TotalEnergies CAF Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) Morocco 2024.
Alongside these marquee events, CAF has meticulously planned a host of interclub competitions, junior tournaments, and school football initiatives, all aimed at fostering the growth of the beautiful game across the continent.
From February 1-28, 2025, the TotalEnergies CAF African Nations Championship (CHAN 2024) will take place. This eighth edition will be historically co-hosted by Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania, marking the first-time multiple nations have shared the spotlight for this prestigious tournament. Defending champions Senegal will return to defend their title in a competitive field of 19 teams, showcasing the best talent from domestic leagues.