Tanzania's Taifa Stars Secure Opening Win at CHAN 2024 - August 2025

The 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN) officially commenced at Benjamin Mkapa Stadium in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, with a grand opening ceremony. Hosts Tanzania, known as the Taifa Stars, secured a dominant 2-0 victory over Burkina Faso in the opening match. This win was highlighted by a penalty from Adul Suleiman in first-half stoppage time and a second-half header from Mohamed Husseini, setting a strong tone for the host nation's performance in the tournament.