The African Nations Championship (CHAN) 2024 witnessed intensed encounters on Saturday as Algeria and Guinea played out a thrilling 1-1 draw, while South Africa and Niger stalemated 0-0 in the other Group C match.
Algeria vs Guinea: A Thrilling Draw
Algeria and Guinea battled it out in Group C of the CHAN 2024, with Guinea taking the lead in the 62nd minute through Ismaël Camara’s brilliant goal. However, Algeria’s resilience paid off as Soufiane Bayazid scored a late equalizer in the 88th minute, rescuing a point for his team.
The draw leaves Guinea on 4 points, with their hopes of progressing hanging by a thread. Algeria moves to 5 points, remaining firmly in contention for a quarter-final spot.
Algeria and Guinea will go into their final group matches, with Algeria’s fate in their own hands. Guinea, equally, needs a win to keep their qualification hopes alive.
South Africa vs Niger: Goalless Draw
In the other Group C match, South Africa and Niger played out a goalless draw. The match was intense and dramatic, with both teams creating scoring opportunities but ultimately failing to find the back of the net.
The draw leaves Niger out of contention for the quarter-finals with only one point from three games. South Africa must now regroup and prepare for a crucial final group match against Uganda on Monday, August 18, 2025, at the same venue. Their hopes of advancing now rest on that decisive encounter.
The CHAN 2024 continues to thrill with its competitiveness, and these draws add another layer of excitement to the tournament.
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