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August 16, 2025
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Madagascar brace for tough match against Burkinabe

Madagascar brace for tough match against Burkinabe

Madagascar face Burkina Faso in their last Group B match at Amaan International Stadium in Zanzibar City this afternoon...

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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.

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Teams Face Elimination and Fan Zones Launch at CHAN 2024 - August 2025

The 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN) has seen several teams eliminated during the group stage, including Angola, Zambia, Burkina Faso, the Central African Republic (CAR), and Nigeria. Ahead of their final Group B match, CAR coach Sébastien Ngato asked for forgiveness for his team's performance. In another Group B fixture, Madagascar is set to face Burkina Faso at Amaan International Stadium in Zanzibar City, needing a significant win to qualify. Meanwhile, Tanzania's Taifa Stars aim to make history with a perfect group stage record. In response to fan demand, Nairobi has launched official fan zones with large outdoor screens after tickets for the Kenya vs Zambia game sold out.

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