Forgive us, CAR coach pleads after dismal CHAN debut
Ngato, who has guided his side through a baptism of fire, insists they will not simply roll over for the hosts, admitting the results have hurt, but insists his side will fight to the end...
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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.
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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.
