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Congo Seeks CHAN 2024 Knockout Berth in Clash with Eliminated Nigeria
19 Aug
Summary
- Congo has drawn both its CHAN 2024 matches so far
- Nigeria has lost two consecutive matches and been eliminated
- A win for Congo would boost its chances of reaching the knockout stages
As of August 19th, 2025, the CHAN 2024 tournament is in its final group stage matches. Congo, currently sitting third in Group D, will be facing off against a Nigeria side that has already been eliminated from the competition.
Congo has drawn both of its two matches in the tournament so far, leaving them with a chance to still qualify for the knockout stages. A victory over the struggling Nigeria team would significantly boost Congo's chances of advancing.
Nigeria, on the other hand, has lost its last two consecutive matches and has been eliminated from CHAN 2024. The team will be looking to end its campaign on a high note, but faces an uphill battle against a Congo side desperate for a win.
The match between Congo and Nigeria will take place on Tuesday, August 18th, at the Benjamin Mkapa National Stadium in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. It will be played in parallel with the other remaining Group D fixture between Senegal and Sudan.
