South Africa names 14 club less players in its 25-man CHAN Squad

South Africa head coach Molefi Ntseki has named a 25-man squad for the 2025 TotalEnergies CAF African Nations Championship (CHAN), combining experienced players and emerging talents; surprisingly, nearly half the squad are currently without clubs.

Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania will co-host the 8th CHAN finals between 2nd and 30th August in 5 venues spread across 4 cities.

Mamelodi Sundowns has contributed the most players (five).

The coach praised the team’s journey so far and expressed optimism ahead of their Group C challenge, which includes hosts Uganda, Algeria, Niger, and Guinea.

The squad assembled in Johannesburg on Friday, 25 July, before travelling to Uganda on Sunday, 3 August.

South Africa opens its campaign against Algeria on Friday, 8 August, with other group games against Niger, Guinea, and Uganda—a co-host that could draw massive home crowds.