The third matchday of the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN) kicks off this Saturday, offering teams a crucial chance either to revive their campaigns or edge closer to securing a quarter-final place.
With the group stage still finely balanced, the stakes are rising across all groups. Saturday’s attention will centre on Group B, where Mauritania, currently fourth with just one point from two matches, face bottom-placed Central African Republic, who have yet to register a point after one game. Both sides are in desperate need of a result to keep their qualification hopes alive.
CHAN 2024 – Matchday 3 Schedule (All times GMT)
Saturday, 9 August 2025
- 14:00 – Central African Republic vs Mauritania
- 17:00 – Tanzania vs Madagascar
Sunday, 10 August 2025
- 12:00 – Kenya vs Morocco
- 15:00 – Zambia vs Angola
Monday, 11 August 2025
- 14:00 – South Africa vs Guinea
- 17:00 – Uganda vs Niger
The action continues beyond the weekend, with Group D’s fixtures set for Tuesday, 19 August. On that day, Sudan will meet Senegal and Nigeria will take on Congo, both matches kicking off simultaneously at 17:00 GMT.
Matchday 3 will be pivotal, particularly for teams languishing at the bottom of their respective groups. For Mauritania and the Central African Republic, Saturday’s clash could determine whether they remain in the tournament race or see their hopes all but ended.
Meanwhile, Tanzania and Madagascar will be eager to strengthen their positions in the standings, knowing that a win could prove decisive in the battle for progression.
Sunday’s fixtures bring their own intrigue. Kenya will test themselves against a strong Morocco side, while Zambia face Angola in what is expected to be a fiercely contested encounter. Both matches carry significant implications for the shape of the knockout stage.
Monday’s double-header will see South Africa face Guinea, followed by Uganda against Niger, as teams continue to jostle for qualification spots. The outcomes could dramatically reshape the group tables ahead of the final round of matches.
With every point now critical, Matchday 3 promises high tension, decisive moments, and potentially tournament-defining performances across the continent.
