Congo, Sudan set for historic first CHAN clash in Group D opener
Congo has secured five CHAN victories overall, four of them by 1-0 margins...
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In a historic first, Congo and Sudan will clash in their opening Group D match of the African Nations Championship (CHAN) on Tuesday evening. Both teams are seeking to rebound from disappointing campaigns and start the 2024 tournament on a winning note.
- Congo is making their fifth appearance at CHAN, having reached the quarterfinals in both 2018 and 2020 but struggling with a recent goal drought.
- Sudan, in their fourth CHAN appearance, aims to recapture the form that saw them finish third in 2011 and reach the semifinals in 2018.
- All Congo's four previous tournament openers ended in 1-0 scorelines, while Sudan qualified for CHAN 2024 via a 6-5 penalty shootout victory against Tanzania.
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African Nations Championship (CHAN) 2024 Stadium Issues & Attendee Experience - August 2025
The African Nations Championship (CHAN) 2024 saw significant public interest, with the Kenya vs. DR Congo match at Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani, quickly selling out. This marked the first time in a long period that Nairobi experienced the excitement of a major international football tournament. However, Nicholas Musonye, Chairman of the Local Organising Committee (LOC), addressed claims of ticket hoarding that led to fans being denied entry to the match, attributing the issue to last-minute purchases and clarifying that CAF managed online sales. Meanwhile, Congo and Sudan are set to clash in their historic opening Group D match of the tournament, with both teams aiming to start the 2024 competition on a winning note.
