CAF President Motsepe Arrives in Tanzania for CHAN PAMOJA 2024 Kickoff
Dar es Salaam, August 2, 2025 — The President of the Confederation of African Football (CAF), Dr. Patrice Motsepe, has arrived in Tanzania for the official opening of the TotalEnergies CAF African Nations Championship (CHAN) PAMOJA 2024.
The highly anticipated tournament officially kicks off today and will run from August 2 to 30, taking place across three East African nations: Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda. This marks a historic moment as the CHAN tournament is being jointly hosted for the first time by three countries under the “PAMOJA” banner, a Swahili word meaning “together.”
Dr. Motsepe is expected to preside over the opening ceremony in Dar es Salaam, underscoring CAF’s commitment to strengthening football partnerships and development across the continent. His visit highlights the significance of the tournament not just as a sporting event, but also as a symbol of regional unity and progress.
CHAN 2024 features national teams comprised exclusively of players active in their domestic leagues. The tournament offers a platform for showcasing local talent and boosting homegrown football industries.
Football fans across East Africa and beyond are eagerly looking forward to an exciting month of action, with stadiums in Nairobi, Kampala, and Dar es Salaam set to host group and knockout matches leading up to the grand finale.
