Ahead of their final 2024 African Nations Championship (Chan) Group B match, Central African Republic coach Sébastien Ngato has asked for forgiveness for his team's performance, while Tanzania's Taifa Stars aim to make history with a perfect group stage record.

• The Central African Republic has zero points after three consecutive defeats in their debut Chan campaign.
• Ngato admitted results have been disappointing, stating they "wasted too many opportunities" but will "fight to the end" in their final match against Tanzania.
• Tanzania, led by coach Hemed “Morocco" Suleiman, has already qualified for the quarter-finals with nine points and aims to win all their group matches.

The 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN) has seen several teams eliminated during the group stage, including Angola, Zambia, Burkina Faso, the Central African Republic, and Nigeria. These early exits have left fans and players reflecting on missed opportunities and lessons for the future.

• Five teams have been eliminated from the CHAN 2024 group stage as of August 14, 2025.
• The Super Eagles of Nigeria, historically a strong football nation, were a notable early departure from Group D.
• Burkina Faso bowed out with one of the lowest scoring tallies of the tournament, despite resilience.

Nairobi has launched official fan zones with large outdoor screens for the CHAN 2024 football tournament, allowing hundreds to watch matches after tickets for the Kenya vs Zambia game sold out. This initiative addresses fan demand and aims to improve security following previous breaches at stadiums.

• Over five official "Harambee Stars Villages" have been established across Nairobi, including locations like Baba Dogo Grounds, Clay Works Grounds, and Jacaranda Grounds.
• The Football Kenya Federation (FKF) was recently fined a total of Ksh9 million by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) for safety and security breaches.
• LOC chairperson Nicholas Musonye warned fans without tickets to stay away from Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani, for the upcoming Kenya vs Zambia match.

Madagascar is set to face Burkina Faso in a crucial African Nations Championship (Chan) 2024 match today at Amaan International Stadium in Zanzibar City, needing a significant win to qualify for the quarter-finals. The islanders are aiming to overcome Mauritania in Group B by achieving a superior goal difference.

• Madagascar needs a large-margin victory in their final Group B match to qualify.
• Madagascar head coach Rakotondrabe Roro stressed the importance of securing the final three points.
• Burkina Faso, already eliminated, will use the match to prepare for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations.