The African Cup of Nations (CHAN) trophy
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) may have issues making up the numbers in the final competition of the African Nations Championship holding in Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania from February 1 to 25, 2025.

Tunisia, one of the already qualified teams from the North African zone has pulled out.

According to information gathered this Thursday, Tunisia pulled out owing to the country’s busy schedule.

The decision was taken this Thursday, November 28, following the meeting between the FTF normalization committee, the Tunisian Football Federation, and club representatives.

Algeria, Libya and Egypt had previously withdrawn. Morocco will be featuring their Under-23 squad.This edition of the African Nations Championship is planned as a dress rehearsal for the trio of Uganda, Tanzania and Kenya – the three countries designated as joint hosts of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations.