CHAN 2025 continues with intensity, marking decisive confrontations this week for qualification to the group stage. On Wednesday, August 6, Burkina Faso, after a heavy initial defeat, sought to rebound against an ambitious Central African Republic team participating in their first CHAN. Meanwhile, Algeria made a strong statement by defeating Uganda 3-0, confirming their status as favorites and achieving a historic feat in the competition through a well-controlled collective performance.
On the African transfer market front, the summer of 2025 is marked by record-breaking transactions and the emergence of new talents. Manchester United made a massive investment to secure Bryan Mbeumo’s services for 82 million euros, making him the most expensive African player in transfer history. Victor Osimhen is also in the spotlight, with complex negotiations between Galatasaray and Napoli regarding an immediate offer of 40 million euros followed by deferred payments, while Tottenham officially announced the arrival of Mohammed Kudus after a 43 million euro transfer, reinforcing the top 10 record African transfers of all time.
Notable movements continue to animate this summer transfer window: Al Hilal Omdurman initiated advanced talks to recruit Burkinabe goalkeeper Farid Ouédraogo, while Club Africain is preparing to welcome Gambian midfielder Saidou Khan. Additionally, Kazeem Olaigbe is close to signing with Trabzonspor for a transaction valued at approximately 5 million euros, significantly enhancing the market value of the young Nigerian winger of Belgian origin.
Finally, African club news is completed with the signing of winger Younes Namli by Le Havre, an experienced player trained in the Netherlands, notably at Heerenveen and PEC Zwolle. This constant mixing of talents and performances, both on CHAN pitches and in the transfer market, illustrates the rise of African football on the world stage at the dawn of the second half of 2025.