Guinea secured a hard-fought 1-0 victory over their rivals Niger to kick off their CAF African Nations Championship (CHAN) 2024 campaign. The match, held at the Nelson Mandela National Stadium in Kampala, was a physical and intense affair with numerous fouls.
The decisive goal came from Mohamed Bangoura II shortly after the second half began. The goal was initially disallowed but confirmed after a VAR review.
Despite a cautious and scrappy first half, Guinea’s defense, led by center-back Mohamed Diabaté, held firm throughout the game. Niger created several chances in an attempt to equalize, but they could not find a way past Guinea’s backline.
This crucial victory gives Guinea an early advantage in Group C, which also includes hosts Uganda, Algeria, and South Africa. For Niger, the loss makes their path to the quarter-finals significantly more challenging.
Tickets to CHAN are up for sale and can be bought from the platforms below:
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2. Uganda – chan.tkt.ug – Ordinary UGX 10,000, VIP UGX 30,000 and VVIP UGX 50,000
3. Tanzania – chantz.kimtandao.co.tz
Here is a list of upcoming group stage matches for the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN), being co-hosted by Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda. All kick-off times are listed in East Africa Time (EAT).
Group D: Senegal vs. Nigeria | Amaan Stadium, Zanzibar | 6:00 PM
Wednesday, August 6, 2025
Group B: Burkina Faso vs. Central African Republic (CAR)| Benjamin Mkapa Stadium, Dar es Salaam | 3:00 PM
Group B: Mauritania vs. Tanzania | Benjamin Mkapa Stadium, Dar es Salaam | 6:00 PM
Thursday, August 7, 2025
Group A: DR Congo vs. Zambia | Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi | 2:00 PM
Group A: Angola vs. Kenya | Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani, Nairobi | 5:00 PM
Friday, August 8, 2025
Group C: Algeria vs. South Africa | Mandela National Stadium, Kampala | 3:00 PM
Group C: Guinea vs. Uganda | Mandela National Stadium, Kampala | 6:00 PM
Saturday, August 9, 2025
Group B: Madagascar vs. Central African Republic | Benjamin Mkapa Stadium, Dar es Salaam | 3:00 PM
Group D: Congo vs. Nigeria | Amaan Stadium, Zanzibar | 3:00 PM
Group B: Burkina Faso vs. Mauritania | Benjamin Mkapa Stadium, Dar es Salaam | 6:00 PM
Group D: Senegal vs. Sudan | Amaan Stadium, Zanzibar | 6:00 PM
Sunday, August 10, 2025
Group A: Morocco vs. Zambia | Moi International Sports Centre, Nairobi | 3:00 PM
Group A: DRC vs. Angola | Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi | 6:00 PM
Monday, August 11, 2025
Group C: Niger vs. South Africa | Mandela National Stadium, Kampala | 3:00 PM
Group C: Guinea vs. Algeria | Mandela National Stadium, Kampala | 6:00 PM
Tuesday, August 12, 2025
Group B: Tanzania vs. Central African Republic | Benjamin Mkapa Stadium, Dar es Salaam | 3:00 PM
Group B: Madagascar vs. Burkina Faso | Benjamin Mkapa Stadium, Dar es Salaam | 6:00 PM
Wednesday, August 13, 2025
Group A: Kenya vs. Zambia | Moi International Sports Centre, Nairobi | 3:00 PM
Group D: Nigeria vs. Sudan | Amaan Stadium, Zanzibar | 3:00 PM
Group A: Morocco vs. DR Congo | Nyayo National Stadium, Nairobi | 6:00 PM
Group D: Senegal vs. Congo | Amaan Stadium, Zanzibar | 6:00 PM
Thursday, August 14, 2025
Group C: Uganda vs. South Africa | Mandela National Stadium, Kampala | 3:00 PM
Group C: Algeria vs. Niger | Mandela National Stadium, Kampala | 6:00 PM