Tanzania has made history at the ongoing CHAN 2024 tournament by becoming the first team to secure a spot in the quarter-finals. The Taifa Stars maintained their unbeaten record with a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Madagascar in Group B at the Benjamin Mpaka National Stadium in Dar es Salaam.
Clement Mzize, a forward for Young Africans, was the star of the match, scoring a brace in the 13th and 20th minutes. Madagascar’s Mika Razafimahatana reduced the deficit in the 34th minute, but Tanzania held on to secure their third consecutive win.
This victory follows Tanzania’s earlier successes against Burkina Faso (2-0) and Mauritania (1-0) in their first two matches. With nine points, the co-hosts have sealed their place in the knockout stage ahead of their final group match against the Central African Republic (CAR).
In the day’s earlier fixture, Mauritania recorded their first win at CHAN 2024, defeating CAR 1-0 thanks to Ahmed El Moctar’s ninth-minute goal. This result puts Mauritania second in Group B with four points.
CHAN 2024 action continues on Sunday, with Kenya facing Morocco and Zambia taking on Angola in Group A matches. The tournament, featuring players from domestic leagues across Africa, is set to intensify as teams battle for quarter-final spots.
With their dominant performance, Tanzania has set the bar high, proving their determination to make a deep run in the competition. The Taifa Stars’ next match against CAR will be a formality, but they will look to maintain their winning streak.
For Madagascar, the loss leaves them in a precarious position, needing results to go their way to stay in contention. Meanwhile, Mauritania’s victory keeps their hopes alive as they aim to capitalize on their momentum.
The road to the CHAN 2024 quarter-finals is heating up—will Tanzania continue their unbeaten run, and which other teams will join them in the knockout stages?
Comments (0)
Leave a Comment
Be the first to comment on this article!