Hosts Tanzania beat Burkina Faso 2-0 in CHAN 2024 opener
CHAN 2024: A first half stoppage time penalty from Adul Suleiman and a second half Mohamed Husseini header sealed a comfortable 2-0 win for hosts Tanzania against Burkina Faso..
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Hosts Tanzania defeated Burkina Faso 2-0 in the opening match of the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN) at Benjamin Mkapa Stadium in Dar es Salaam. A penalty from Adul Suleiman in first-half stoppage time and a second-half header from Mohamed Husseini secured the victory for the Taifa Stars.
- Tanzania made their third appearance in the tournament, securing a significant win.
- The first goal came from a penalty by Adul Suleiman after Mzize was fouled in the box at 45'.
- Mohamed Husseini, a Simba star, doubled the lead for Tanzania with a header at 72' after a VAR check.
- Tanzania maintained 63% ball possession and had 19 shots compared to Burkina Faso’s 8.
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CHAN 2024 Opening in Tanzania and Kenya's Co-Hosting Efforts - August 2025
The 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN) officially commenced on August 2, 2025, with a grand opening ceremony at Benjamin Mkapa Stadium in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, witnessed by hundreds of enthusiastic fans. Hosts Tanzania secured a 2-0 victory over Burkina Faso in the opening match at the same venue, with goals from Adul Suleiman and Mohamed Husseini. Meanwhile, Kenya is poised to co-host CHAN 2024 with Uganda and Tanzania, viewing this event as a significant opportunity to boost its economy and tourism sector. This co-hosting initiative, along with the theme "PAMOJA," serves as a crucial dress rehearsal for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) that these East African nations will also jointly host.
