All players on the continent might be able to participate in the African Nations Championship (CHAN), which is currently only open to players who are active in their home leagues, according to reports from the confederation that regulates African football, CAF.
The purpose of the tournament was to provide players from their home countries with an opportunity to compete against players from other countries on the continent. But according to CAF President Patrice Motsepe, players from other leagues on the continent might soon have the opportunity to compete in the championship.
The fact that African athletes are acknowledged and compete is what matters most. In the Executive Committee, we shall examine this issue. For CHAN, this has to be an evolution, according to Motsepe.
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Players from various African nations would be able to participate and represent their countries if CHAN were to develop, even if they were playing for clubs elsewhere.
He clarified, “You could be an Algerian player who plays for a club in Egypt and represents your nation at CHAN.”
He clarified, “You may be an Algerian player who plays for a team in Egypt and represents your nation at CHAN.
With this action, CAF hopes to improve the competition and provide African athletes a chance to excel on a global scale. Without a doubt, it would raise the tournament’s level of competitiveness and excitement.
CHAN 2024 will be place in Kenya.