Nigeria, Aug. 2 -- As CHAN PAMOJA 2024 kicks off across Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania, the spotlight turns once again to the players who will rise from local leagues to continental acclaim.

But before a new hero emerges, it's worth looking back at the select few who've already carved their names into CHAN history; not just as winners, but as icons.

Since its inception in 2009, the African Nations Championship (CHAN) has stood out for its unique focus: a competition exclusively for players based in their home countries' domestic leagues.

While the Africa Cup of Nations celebrates star power from global clubs, CHAN has remained a proving ground for raw, homegrown brilliance.

And in each edition, one player has soared above the rest. One n...