The new Africa Nations Championship (CHAN) trophy arrived in Nairobi on Monday, accompanied by former Harambee Stars captain Victor Wanyama and heavy security detail from the Confederation of African Football (CAF).
The gleaming silver-and-gold prize toured several media houses, including KBC, NTV, KTN and TV47, marking its final stopover before Saturday’s grand finale at Kasarani Stadium.
Nairobi’s hosting crowns a trophy tour that has also passed through Tanzania and Uganda, the other co-hosts of the 2025 edition.
CAF says the redesigned trophy is meant to reflect African unity and football excellence.
It features 54 engraved lines, each representing one member association on the continent, and a map of Africa at the top — symbolising the tournament’s pan-African spirit.
“The chance to host this CHAN tournament has been a big motivation for the young local players. It has been a success so far, the organisation, the way CAF has arranged everything, and the group was really electric with fans,” said Wanyama, who is serving as CHAN Ambassador.
The trophy was officially unveiled on August 1 in Dar es Salaam by three East African football icons: Wanyama (Kenya), Denis Onyango (Uganda) and Mrisho Ngasa (Tanzania), a day before the opening ceremony at Benjamin Mkapa Stadium.
However, none of the East African co-hosts will feature in the title race after bowing out in the quarterfinals. Each will receive $450,000 (Sh58 million) as prize money for their participation.
Action resumes Tuesday after a two-day break, with Madagascar facing Sudan in the first semi-final at 5:30 pm in Dar es Salaam.
Defending champions Senegal will then clash with Morocco at 8:30 pm at the Nelson Mandela Stadium in Kampala.
The four semi-finalists are guaranteed Sh77 million each, while the third-place team will pocket Sh90 million.
The runners-up will earn Sh155 million, with the eventual champions set to receive a record Sh453 million — a payout CAF hopes will raise the competition’s stature and inspire more investment in local talent.