The Confederation of African Football organizes the TotalEnergies African Nations Championship every two years. Teams may only field players from domestic leagues within their home countries. International players cannot participate regardless of nationality. The competition began in 2007 to strengthen local leagues and showcase homegrown talent. Eight teams competed in the inaugural 2009 tournament held in the Ivory Coast.
Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda jointly host the 2025 tournament featuring 19 teams. This marks the first tri-nation hosting arrangement and serves as preparation for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations. Morocco and the Democratic Republic of Congo each hold two championship titles. Senegal currently defends their 2022 crown from Algeria. The tournament has expanded significantly from its original eight-team format.
Several standout performers will compete across the tournament. Kenya features Ryan Ogam, who scored 13 goals in eight league matches. Morocco presents Ayoub Mouloua, their domestic top scorer at age 22. Angola brings striker João Manha after his 22-goal campaign secured the Girabola scoring title. These players represent the caliber of talent competing for continental honors.
Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda jointly host the 2025 tournament featuring 19 teams. This marks the first tri-nation hosting arrangement and serves as preparation for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations. Morocco and the Democratic Republic of Congo each hold two championship titles. Senegal currently defends their 2022 crown from Algeria. The tournament has expanded significantly from its original eight-team format.
Several standout performers will compete across the tournament. Kenya features Ryan Ogam, who scored 13 goals in eight league matches. Morocco presents Ayoub Mouloua, their domestic top scorer at age 22. Angola brings striker João Manha after his 22-goal campaign secured the Girabola scoring title. These players represent the caliber of talent competing for continental honors.
