Ghana’s Black Galaxies suffered a 3-1 defeat to Nigeria. They will miss the 2024 Championship of African Nations (CHAN) tournament as defending champions Senegal, Guinea, Central African Republic and DR Congo have all secured their spots.
After the first leg ended in a draw in Ghana, both teams fought hard for a chance to compete in CHAN. The Central African Republic earned their spot by beating Cameroon.
In other matches, Burkina Faso eliminated Côte d’Ivoire after returning from a two-goal deficit in the first leg. Goals from Aboubacar Traoré and Franck Kanté tied the aggregate score and sent the match to penalties. The Stallions maintained their composure, successfully converting four penalties to the Elephants’ two, thus securing their place at CHAN 2024.
Defending champions Senegal secured their spot by defeating Liberia 4-1 on aggregate. After a 1-1 draw in Monrovia, Senegal won the second match 3-0, with goals from Oumar Ba, Baye Ciss, and Madione Mbaye.
In a regional derby, Guinea knocked out Guinea-Bissau with a 6-2 aggregate score following another 2-1 victory victory away. Mohamed Saliou Bangoura and Naby Bangoura scored, ensuring Guinea’s place under coach Souleymane Camara Abedy.
The Democratic Republic of Congo also advanced by beating Chad 3-1 in Kinshasa, maintaining their home advantage.
Oscar Kabwit scored first for the Leopards, and Jonathan Mokonzi and Nyembo Ntumba added goals in the second half after Chad equalized through Ahmat Abdulrahman.
Meanwhile, Cameroon’s chances of competing in CHAN ended after a 2-1 loss to the Central African Republic in the second leg.
The tournament will occur from February 1 to 28, 2025, with Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania as co-hosts. It will showcase local talent from domestic leagues.
- Qualified Countries thus far: Angola, Burkina Faso, Central African Republic, Guinea, Niger, Nigeria, Rwanda, Senegal, Sudan, Zambia.
Senegal 🇸🇳 and Nigeria 🇳🇬 have progressed, while Ivory Coast 🇨🇮, Cameroon 🇨🇲, and Ghana 🇬🇭 failed to qualify for next year's CHAN 2025 tournament!#CHAN2024Q #AfricanFootball pic.twitter.com/Ypaoq6gqoA
— Alie Bittar (@bittar32) December 28, 2024
