African Games Football Tournament Kicks Off in Brazzaville with Ghana-Senegal Clash
The 2015 African Games football tournament kicks off this Sunday in Brazzaville, with both men’s and women’s matches on the schedule. The men’s competition features under-23 national teams, and the headline fixture sees Ghana take on Senegal in a highly anticipated Group A encounter.
The women’s tournament also begins on Sunday, with two Group B fixtures lined up. Hosts Congo will face African giants Nigeria, while Tanzania take on Ivory Coast.
Opening Day Schedule (GMT):
Men’s Tournament (U23)
13:00 — Ghana vs Senegal (Group A)
Women’s Tournament (Group B)
16:00 — Congo vs Nigeria
16:00 — Tanzania vs Ivory Coast
The tournament promises to showcase the rising stars of African football as nations battle for gold in one of the continent’s premier multi-sport events.
