Just when South Africa looked destined for the last eight, Uganda staged a stirring fightback Uganda sealed a historic spot in the quarter-finals of the TotalEnergies African Nations Championship (CHAN) PAMOJA 2024 after a gripping 3-3 draw with South Africa in Kampala on Monday night. Algeria also pulled through into the last eight despite being…
For the first time in a CAF competition, three co-hosts — Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda — have all advanced to the quarter-finals, sending a powerful message of unity and ambition across East Africa. The co-hosts of the TotalEnergies African Nations Championship (CHAN) 2024 – have each secured quarter-final berths, a collective achievement that has gripped…
When Morocco and DR Congo step onto the pitch at Nyayo Stadium on Sunday, 17 August 2025, it won’t just be about three points — it will be a meeting of tradition, pride, and survival at the TotalEnergies CHAN 2024. Both sides are former champions, both tied on six points, and both carrying the weight…
At the TotalEnergies African Nations Championship (CHAN) Pamoja 2024, few players have embodied consistency and class like Tanzania’s midfield orchestrator, Feisal Salum Abdallah. The 25-year-old has not only anchored the Taifa Stars with authority but has also been the creative spark driving their unbeaten group stage run. In a tournament built to showcase homegrown talent,…
Madagascar joined Tanzania in the quarter-finals of the African Nations championships (Chan) on Saturday as both advanced from Group B. Co-hosts Tanzania finished top of the group despite a goalless draw against the Central African Republic. The single point took Tanzania to 10, while newcomers Central Africa Republic finished bottom of the group with one…
Nairobi — The Football Kenya Federation (FKF) is exploring the introduction of official fan zones to improve safety and the overall match-day experience at the ongoing African Nations Championship (CHAN). This comes after recent security breaches during matches at Kasarani Stadium, which prompted the Confederation of African Football (CAF) to impose measures on the FKF….
The African Nations Championship has a way of punishing overconfidence. On Tuesday in Zanzibar, reigning champions Senegal will be reminded that in tournament football, reputations count for little when the whistle blows. Their Group D meeting with Congo may be only their second outing of the 2024 TotalEnergies CHAN, but coach Souleymane Diallo has already…
On a night when the Mandela National Stadium pulsed with the energy of 34,180 passionate fans, Uganda’s Joel Mutakubwa delivered a performance that will be remembered long after the roar of the final whistle faded. The BUL FC goalkeeper was the immovable force behind a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Niger, a result that reignited Uganda’s…
When Sudan and Nigeria step onto the turf at Zanzibar’s Amaan Stadium on Tuesday, it won’t just be about three points. For Sudan, it’s a chance to build momentum in a campaign fuelled by belief and resilience. For Nigeria, it’s pure survival — a “do-or-die” scrap to keep their African Nations Championship hopes alive. Two…
Clement Mzize scored twice in the first 20 minutes as co-hosts Tanzania beat Madagascar 2-1 on Saturday to complete a perfect Group B campaign and reach the TotalEnergies CAF African Nations Championship (CHAN) quarter-finals for the first time in their history.Mzize struck on 13 and 20 minutes–either side of a Mudathir Yahya effort that thudded…
