The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has revealed a striking new trophy for the upcoming TotalEnergies CAF African Nations Championship (CHAN), set to be co-hosted by Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania in August 2025. Three East African football legends—Kenya’s Victor Wanyama, Uganda’s Denis Onyango, and Tanzania’s Mrisho Ngasa—featured in a commemorative video to mark the trophy’s debut, emphasizing its symbolic ties to African unity and sporting heritage.
Scheduled to run from August 2 to 30, 2025, the tournament, branded as CHAN PAMOJA 2024, will see national teams composed exclusively of players from domestic leagues competing for the redesigned prize. The trophy’s launch forms part of a broader rebranding initiative aimed at celebrating the competition’s cultural significance and its role in advancing football across the continent.
Crafted with a modern aesthetic, the trophy blends gold and silver elements, reflecting both tradition and the championship’s growing prominence. Its design incorporates 54 engraved lines—one for each CAF member association—encircling a central map of Africa. This motif underscores the event’s pan-African ethos, highlighting values such as diversity, collaboration, and the shared aspirations of players and fans. CAF described the trophy as a testament to the tournament’s evolution and its impact on nurturing homegrown talent.
The involvement of Wanyama, Onyango, and Ngasa—revered figures in African football—adds gravitas to the unveiling. Their participation in the promotional campaign aligns with CAF’s goal of connecting the championship’s legacy with the continent’s footballing icons. The trio’s prominence also spotlights East Africa’s role as host, marking the first time the region will stage the biennial event since its inception in 2009.
Beyond aesthetics, the rebrand emphasizes the tournament’s mission to showcase Africa’s football ecosystem, from grassroots development to professional leagues. By focusing on locally based players, CHAN provides a platform for emerging stars to gain visibility while fostering national pride. The 2025 edition’s three-host model is expected to enhance regional collaboration, with infrastructure upgrades and cross-border fan engagement anticipated in the lead-up to the matches.
With the trophy reveal, CAF aims to generate momentum for the tournament, which has grown in stature since its creation. The championship’s emphasis on unity and progress resonates amid broader efforts to elevate African football globally, building on recent successes in international competitions and the development of world-class venues. As preparations advance, the new trophy stands as a visual reminder of the continent’s collective ambition to shape football’s future.
