Algeria commenced their 2024 TotalEnergies African Nations Championship (Chan) campaign by defeating hosts Uganda 3-0 at the Mandela National Stadium in Kampala. This victory set new tournament records and extended their remarkable clean sheet streak.

• Algeria extended their unbeaten Chan run to seven matches and their clean sheet streak to an astonishing 712 minutes—the longest in the competition’s history.
• Goals were scored by captain Ayoub Ghazala, Rahmane Meziane, and Sofiane Bayazid.
• Head coach Madjid Bougherra stated their goal is to "bring the trophy home" after their loss in the 2022 Chan final.
• Rahmane Meziane, named Player of the Match, scored his seventh career Chan goal, nearing teammate Aymen Mahious’s nine-goal record.

Motorists in Nairobi should anticipate significant traffic disruptions on Thursday, August 7, due to two high-profile 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN) matches. Road closures and diversions are planned around Kasarani and Nyayo Stadiums to manage large crowds and vehicular traffic.

• Two matches: Kenya vs. Angola at 7:00 PM at Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani, and DR Congo vs. Zambia at 4:00 PM at Nyayo National Stadium.
• Nairobi County Police Traffic Commander Joseph Chirchir announced temporary closures on sections of Aerodrome Road, Lang’ata Road, and Mombasa Road.
• Alternative routes recommended include Likoni-Enterprise Road, the Southern Bypass, Raila Odinga Road, Muhoho Road, Limuru Road, Kiambu Road, and Ruaraka-Baba Dogo Road.