{"id":23552,"date":"2025-08-29T04:53:35","date_gmt":"2025-08-29T04:53:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kick442.com\/?p=23552"},"modified":"2025-08-29T04:53:35","modified_gmt":"2025-08-29T04:53:35","slug":"men-who-could-decide-chan-2024-final","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kick442.com\/fr\/men-who-could-decide-chan-2024-final\/","title":{"rendered":"Men who could decide CHAN 2024 final"},"content":{"rendered":"

Saturday\u2019s TotalEnergies African Nations Championship (CHAN) final in Nairobi will not only crown a champion \u2014 it will create legends.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Morocco, the two-time winners, face Madagascar, the surprise package whose epic journey has captured the imagination of the continent.<\/p>\n

Beyond the tactics of Tarik Sektioui and Romuald Rakotondrabe, four players \u2014 and one honourable mention \u2014 are ready to tip the balance of history.<\/p>\n

Morocco\u2019s Sharp Edge: Oussama<\/strong><\/p>\n

At just 26, Oussama Lamlioui has become the most feared striker at CHAN 2024. With four goals and a Man of the Match performance against DR Congo, he has been Morocco\u2019s cutting edge.<\/p>\n

Deadly in the box, Lamlioui is known for making one chance count. Whether it is a darting run behind defenders or a powerful header from nowhere, his composure has been Morocco\u2019s most reliable weapon.<\/p>\n

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Morocco\u2019s Sharp Edge: Oussama<\/p><\/div>\n

Coach Sektioui described him perfectly: \u201cHe\u2019s a silent leader, but speaks with his feet and changes games.\u201d<\/p>\n

For Madagascar\u2019s defenders and their heroic goalkeeper Toldo, keeping Lamlioui quiet may be the hardest assignment of their careers.<\/p>\n

The Brain Behind the Roar: Youssef Belammari<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

While Lamlioui scores the goals, Youssef Belammari makes them possible.<\/p>\n

The 27-year-old midfielder has already provided two assists, but his real contribution lies in his intelligence: dictating tempo, threading vertical passes, and balancing defence with attack.<\/p>\n

Often overlooked, Belammari is Morocco\u2019s silent architect.<\/p>\n

Against Madagascar, his duel with Nicolas Randriamanampisoa in midfield could prove decisive. If Belammari finds space to create, Lamlioui will find the goals.<\/p>\n

Madagascar\u2019s Relentless Engine:<\/p>\n

Madagascar\u2019s fairytale run has been built on collective spirit, but at its core is Rijaniaina Nicolas Randriamanampisoa.<\/p>\n

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Rijaniaina Nicolas Randriamanampisoa Nicolas of Madagascar during the 2024 African Nations Championship, CHAN, Semi Final football match between Madagascar and Sudan at Benjamin Mkapa Stadium in Dar es Salaam , Tanzania on 26 August 2025 \u00a9Alche Greeff\/Backpagepix<\/p><\/div>\n

Nicknamed \u201cThe Engine of the Barea\u201d, the 28-year-old defensive midfielder has been tireless.<\/p>\n

In the semi-final against Sudan, he posted an 88% pass completion rate and recovered ten balls \u2014 a performance that won him the TotalEnergies Man of the Match award.<\/p>\n

Nicolas is more than numbers: he provides calm when the team looks anxious and resilience when the odds seem impossible.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe are the first generation to do this,\u201d he said with pride after reaching the final. \u201cIt is history for Madagascar.\u201d<\/p>\n

Stopping Morocco\u2019s slick midfield rotations will require every ounce of Nicolas\u2019 discipline and drive.<\/p>\n

The Super-Sub Hero: Toky Rakotondraibe<\/p>\n

Every great story has an unexpected hero. For Madagascar, that man is Toky Rakotondraibe.<\/p>\n

The 23-year-old came off the bench in the semi-final and, in the 116th minute, scored the goal that carried his country to its first-ever CHAN final.Cool under pressure, Toky is the wildcard.<\/p>\n

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Madagascar’s Toky<\/p><\/div>\n

He may not start in Nairobi, but if the game drags into extra time, his fresh legs and knack for seizing moments could once again turn the script.<\/p>\n

The Wall of Antananarivo: Toldo<\/strong><\/p>\n

No fairytale is complete without a guardian, and for Madagascar that role belongs to Michel Ramandimbisoa Toldo.<\/p>\n

At 29, the veteran goalkeeper has been a pillar of calm under fire. Against Sudan, his four vital saves ensured the dream stayed alive.<\/p>\n

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Toldo Michel<\/p><\/div>\n

Strong in the air, fearless in one-on-one duels, and unflinching under pressure, Toldo represents the resilience of his nation.<\/p>\n

If Saturday\u2019s final drifts toward penalties, Madagascar will look to him as their last line \u2014 and maybe their first hope.<\/p>\n

More Than a Final<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

This CHAN 2024 final is more than a clash of tactics. It is the story of Morocco\u2019s pedigree against Madagascar\u2019s belief.<\/p>\n

It is Lamlioui\u2019s precision against Toldo\u2019s reflexes, Belammari\u2019s vision against Nicolas\u2019 grit, and perhaps the late drama of Rakotondraibe.<\/p>\n

When the whistle blows at Nairobi\u2019s Moi International Sports Centre, every pass and every save will be loaded with history.<\/p>\n

For some, it will be the beginning of a legend. For others, it will be the fulfilment of a dream.<\/p>\n

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