Stay with us for all the live updates, big moments, and talking points from this eagerly anticipated CHAN 2024 curtain-raiser.
The wait is finally over. Tanzania, one of the three East African co‑hosts alongside Kenya and Uganda, finally take centre stage as CHAN 2024 kicks off today with a Group B opener against Burkina Faso
1′ – Kickoff at the Benjamoin Mkapa Stadium!
2′ – Burkina Faso start the game on the front foot, stringing quick passes in between the Tanzania midfield.
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4′ – The hosts get half a chance, as Suleiman gets a low cross in from he right hand side, only for Burkina Faso goalkeeper Sanou saves it!
7′ – Tanzania’s defence of Kapombe, Job, Hamad and Mohamed seem to be holding off the Burkinabe trials. The midfield trio of Kagoma, Nado and Yahya winning all seconf balls so far.
10′ – The hosts are starting to test goalkeeper Sanou, with main man Mzize stealing snapshot only to be saved
12′ – Mzize almost scores! Mohamed’s cross from the left sees an improvised shot go just wide. Tanzania look to e in control of the match, winning all duels.
Background:
Co-hosts Tanzania launch their CHAN 2024 journey tonight in Dar es Salaam, taking on Burkina Faso in a Group A clash steeped in history and hope. This marks the first-ever CHAN meeting between the two nations, with both sides eager to finally crack the tournament’s knockout stages.
Tanzania, playing in their third CHAN finals, are yet to progress beyond the group stage—despite coming agonizingly close in both 2009 and 2020. Their past tournament openers haven’t gone well, but with home support behind them and momentum from recent preparations, the Taifa Stars are eyeing a statement win.
Burkina Faso, meanwhile, arrive for their fourth appearance still seeking consistency. Their tournament record includes only one win in nine matches, but they’ll take confidence from their 2020 victory over Zimbabwe and gritty qualification through penalties against Côte d’Ivoire.
History favours the hosts—six of the seven past CHAN openers have been won by home nations—but the pressure is high. Both sides know that a strong start could set the tone in a tricky group, and neither wants to repeat past near-misses.
Kick-off is moments away at the Benjamin Mkapa National Stadium, and the atmosphere is electric. Stay with us for all the live updates, big moments, and talking points from this eagerly anticipated CHAN 2024 curtain-raiser.