CHAN 2025: Seven Teams Crash Out as Guinea, Niger Join Early Exit List

The ongoing CAF African Nations Championship (CHAN) has already claimed seven casualties, with Guinea and Niger Republic the latest teams to bid farewell to the tournament.

They join Nigeria, Burkina Faso, Angola, Zambia, and the Central African Republic on the growing list of nations eliminated from the competition.

Guinea’s fate was sealed after a 1-1 draw against hosts Algeria on Friday, a result that left them fourth in Group C with four points from four matches — not enough to keep their hopes alive. Niger, meanwhile, fell to the bottom of the group with just one point from three games after failing to secure a win in the tournament.

Elsewhere in the group, South Africa boosted their chances with a 3-1 victory over Zambia, while Uganda currently top the standings with six points from three matches. Algeria and South Africa follow closely with five points each, setting the stage for a tense battle for the knockout spots.

Opinion:
This CHAN campaign has been as ruthless as it is unpredictable. Giants like Nigeria and Zambia are already out, proof that pedigree alone doesn’t guarantee survival in a tournament where form and hunger matter most. Guinea’s and Niger’s struggles underline how small lapses in the group stage can prove fatal.

For fans, this unpredictability is exactly what keeps CHAN exciting — no one is safe, and every point counts. For the teams left standing, the message is loud and clear: blink, and you could be the next to pack your bags.