Excitement is growing for the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN) as it begins in Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania. A lot comes with this tournament as it is more than just about the football, but also about the intense travel experience that comes with it.
The final week of June included noteworthy headlines in African Sports, most notably the performance of African teams in the FIFA Club World Cup. Sport Blot brings you a comprehensive analysis covering thrilling sports activities on the continent this week.
Three African countries, Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania, will co-host the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN), which will take place in East Africa from 3 to 20 August this year.
The 2024 African Nations Championship, which is also referred to as CHAN 2024 and the TotalEnergies African Nations Championship for sponsorship purposes, will be hosted in three countries for the first time: Uganda, Kenya and Tanzania.
It’s been a landmark week for sports in Africa, especially with the FIFA Club World Cup taking centre stage. Sport Blot brings you a comprehensive analysis covering thrilling sports activities on the continent this week.
Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda will host the TotalEnergies CAF African Nations Championship (CHAN) 2024 from 2–30 August 2025, with matches in Nairobi, Dar es Salaam, Kampala, and Zanzibar.
Esperance De Tunis pulled off a shock victory over LAFC in the FIFA Club World Cup, beating the MLS side 1–0 thanks to Youcef Belaili’s second-half goal and a heroic penalty save by Bechir Ben Said.
The 2025 FIFA Club World Cup is already underway, and as Sport Blot had previously reported, 32 teams are participating in the tournament, which runs from June 14 to July 13.
The FIFA Club World Cup 2025 brings together football stars from around the world, including Africa, to compete for the prestigious title. We are expecting to see a swarm of African talents, both young guns and seasoned pros, ready to leave their imprint via this tournament.
African sports saw a flurry of activity this week, with both future luminaries and football giants contributing to the drama. In the world of football, the much-anticipated FIFA Club World Cup kicks off on June 14th, and it is expected to bring a range of displays of skills and perseverance.
The 2025 FIFA Club World Cup brings football’s powerhouses to the United States, and African teams are primed to flourish and become richer no matter how far they go in the tournament.
African players were at the centre of the 2024-2025 English Premier League, which was nothing short of thrilling. Players like Mohamed Salah keep making history at Liverpool, while Bryan Mbuemo and Yoane Wissa created one of the most feared duos in the league at Brentford.
June has gotten off to a great start for African sports and has the entire continent buzzing with an exciting blend of basketball, athletics action, and, of course, the ever-present and all-around loving game of football.
Legends are football players whose influence extends well beyond the pitch and whose legacy is interwoven with cultural significance, international acclaim, and national pride. That’s exactly what Didier Drogba is
African Sports Awards recognises the best talents around the continent. These awards showcase quality, tenacity, and the growing influence of African athletes on the global stage, as they present trophies.
There has been significant movement in African Sports during the last week of May, as the continent continues to make its mark on global sports through participation in international competitions, and clubs push the envelope both on and off the pitch.
