Just hours before the opening match of the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN), the Confederation of African Football (CAF) has officially revealed the tournament’s newly designed trophy during a high-profile ceremony.
With Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda co-hosting the tournament from 2 to 30 August under the banner “Pamoja 2024″—a Swahili term for unity—CAF continues to generate momentum for the continental championship, this time by presenting a symbol that embodies African pride, culture, and ambition.
The unveiling ceremony featured three celebrated football figures from each host country: Victor Wanyama of Kenya, Denis Onyango of Uganda, and Tanzania’s Minsho Ngasa. Their presence underscored the collaborative spirit of this year’s edition and added star power to the event.
CAF explained that the revamped trophy design aligns with a broader visual transformation of the CHAN competition.
The new silverware showcases a modern, refined aesthetic while remaining deeply rooted in African tradition and symbolism.
A standout element of the trophy is its 54 etched lines, each representing one of CAF’s member associations.
At its core, the trophy displays a map of Africa, symbolising unity, identity, and the spirit of pan-Africanism that CHAN seeks to celebrate.
In a statement accompanying the unveiling, CAF emphasised that the redesign reflects its renewed dedication to the competition and its continued growth.
The organisation also addressed recent speculation surrounding CHAN’s future, with some questioning its long-term viability.
CAF used the moment to reaffirm its commitment, brushing aside suggestions of abandonment.
“This trophy embodies our continent, our people, and our footballing future,” said a CAF spokesperson. “It is a powerful reminder of our heritage and our unity as African nations.”
The newly introduced trophy is expected to heighten the competitive stakes for the 19 participating teams, who will now vie not just for continental glory but also for the honour of lifting a trophy that tells the story of Africa itself.
With the competition set to begin on Friday with hosts Tanzania taking on Burkina Faso in Dar es Salaam, CHAN 2024 is poised to deliver both on and off the pitch—beginning with a powerful new symbol of continental footballing excellence.
