The 2024 African Nations Championship enters its second day of group-stage action on Friday, with two key fixtures in Group C that could shape the path to qualification.
Algeria face South Africa in the opening match, followed by a must-win encounter for Uganda against Guinea, with both games taking place at the Nelson Mandela National Stadium in Kampala.
Algeria v South Africa
Algeria head into their second match buoyed by a dominant 3-0 victory over Uganda in their tournament opener.
The performance reaffirmed the Fennecs’ determination to go one better than in 2023, when they suffered a heartbreaking final defeat on home soil.
Confident and composed, Algeria will be looking to secure an early passage to the knockout stages with another win.
Their opponents, South Africa, arrive as underdogs but with belief after eliminating Egypt in the play-offs to book their place in the finals.
The Bafana Bafana, led by captain Keagan Dolly, have yet to reach the semi-finals in CHAN history but are determined to rewrite that record.
A victory over the Algerians would not only boost their qualification hopes but also mark one of their most significant results in the competition.
Uganda v Guinea
Later in the evening, Uganda will attempt to recover from their disappointing opening-day defeat.
The Cranes, playing in front of their home supporters, must find greater cutting edge if they are to keep their tournament alive.
A second consecutive loss would all but end their hopes of progressing.
Guinea, on the other hand, enter the contest with confidence following a hard-fought win against Niger.
Known for their blend of physical strength and technical ability, they will be aiming to secure back-to-back victories and take a major step towards the quarter-finals.
Today’s fixtures and broadcast details
- 16:00 (GMT+2) – Algeria v South Africa (Group C), Nelson Mandela National Stadium, Kampala. Live on: beIN Sports 1 in France, beIN Sports MENA 6 in Algeria, DStv in South Africa.
- 19:00 (GMT+2) – Uganda v Guinea (Group C), Nelson Mandela National Stadium, Kampala. Live on: Canal+ Sport 1 and RTG.
With qualification stakes already high, both matches promise drama, intensity, and potentially decisive moments in the race for the CHAN 2024 knockout stages.
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