Group D action at the African Nations Championship (CHAN 2024) begins today with two fixtures scheduled at the Amaan Stadium in Zanzibar, as Congo take on Sudan and reigning champions Senegal face Nigeria in a headline clash.
The day’s fixtures open at 14:00 GMT with Congo meeting Sudan in what promises to be a competitive encounter between two sides aiming to make a strong start in a group considered among the tournament’s most challenging.
Both teams will be eager to secure early points and gain momentum in a pool where margins could prove decisive.
Later in the afternoon, at 17:00 GMT, attention turns to the highly anticipated showdown between Senegal and Nigeria. The match brings together two of the continent’s footballing powerhouses, both of whom are expected to be strong contenders for the CHAN title.
Senegal, current holders of the trophy, enter the competition looking to defend their crown with confidence, while Nigeria’s home-based talents will aim to announce their intentions with a statement performance.
This fixture not only carries weight due to the calibre of the teams involved but also because of the broader implications for progression within Group D.
With only the top teams advancing, a win here would provide a significant advantage and shape the dynamics of the group in the days ahead.
Monday’s Group C fixtures saw Guinea secure a 1-0 victory over Niger in a tightly contested affair, while Algeria impressed with a commanding 3-0 win against Uganda, one of the three host nations of this year’s tournament. Those results have already raised the stakes as teams in Group D prepare to enter the fray.
As the tournament unfolds across the three co-host nations, attention will be fixed on today’s matches in Zanzibar, where players and coaches alike will look to set the tone early in their campaigns. For Senegal and Nigeria, two teams brimming with homegrown talent and ambition, their clash could provide one of the tournament’s defining moments.
CHAN 2024 Fixtures – Tuesday, August 5 (GMT):
- Congo vs Sudan – 14:00, Amaan Stadium, Zanzibar
- Senegal vs Nigeria – 17:00, Amaan Stadium, Zanzibar
All eyes will be on the Amaan Stadium as CHAN 2024 continues to deliver drama and high-stakes football across the continent.