Sudan end long struggle to the quarter-final berth at CHAN 2024
Sudan’s long and difficult road to the knockout stages of the African Nations Championship (CHAN) 2024 finally bore fruit on Tuesday night...
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Sudan has advanced to the quarter-finals of the African Nations Championship (CHAN) 2024 after a goalless draw with holders Senegal, topping Group D on goal difference. This achievement is a significant triumph for coach Kwesi Appiah, who navigated challenges including the lack of an active domestic league for his players.
- Sudan finished with 5 points, ahead of Senegal on goal difference (+4 to +1).
- Ghanaian coach Kwesi Appiah led Sudan to the knockout stages despite limited preparations and player fitness concerns.
- The team demonstrated resilience, absorbing pressure against Senegal and maintaining a strong defense led by goalkeeper Abdel Raouf Yagoub and captain Fares Abdullah.
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Teams Advance to Quarter-Finals of African Nations Championship (CHAN) 2024 - August 2025
In a historic first for CAF Competitions, co-hosts Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda have all advanced to the quarter-finals of the TotalEnergies African Nations Championship (CHAN) 2024. Kenya's Harambee Stars reached the quarter-finals unbeaten, with midfielder Boniface Muchiri's participation helping propel the team. Sudan also advanced to the quarter-finals after a goalless draw with Senegal, topping Group D on goal difference. This set up a potential all-East African final. Conversely, the Super Eagles of Nigeria were eliminated from the tournament despite a 2–0 victory over Congo in their final match, as they finished third in Group D.
