CHAN: Can African Players in Other Leagues Participate in the CHAN?

Can African players in other leagues in Africa participate in the CHAN? YES. That is the response from the Confederation of African Football.

The African Nations Championship (CHAN) should no longer be exclusively reserved for African players playing in their country's championship. This was put forward by Patrice Motsepe during CHAN 2022 and has been under discussion for several months.

The idea of ​​opening the tournament to any African player playing in a championship on the continent would have been adopted, says Patrice Motsepe.

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has not officially announced the decision, but multiple sources have confirmed its validation.

As Patrice Motsepe mentioned a few months ago, a Congolese player based in Tanzania can now represent his country in CHAN, which was previously impossible.

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What is the CHAN (African Nations Championship)

The CHAN tournament is an African football championship exclusively for players participating in their respective country's domestic leagues. The competition features national teams made up solely of players from domestic leagues.

While the proposed change can potentially enhance CHAN's competitiveness, it also has a downside. Domestic players may miss out on the opportunity to participate in the tournament since most coaches prefer to select players from the most competitive leagues in Africa.

The Confederation of African Football has announced that the 2024 CHAN tournament will be held in Kenya, with the number of teams increased to 18.

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