IFFHS CONTINENTAL STATS - CHAN DAY 4
Picture : Senegal wins their first game.
CHAN – Day 4
Nigeria’s Super Eagles began their campaign at the 8th African Nations Championship (CHAN) with a 1-0 loss to defending champions Senegal in Zanzibar . The decisive goal came with 15 minutes remaining at the Amaan Stadium, Christian Gomis allowed the Senegalese to score with their only shot on target, enabling the Lions of Teranga to take the lead. The match, played at high intensity, saw both sides closely matched in pace and physicality. Nigeria controlled possession for long periods but struggled to break down a disciplined Senegalese defence.
Sudan's national team began their 2025 African Nations Championship CHAN campaign with disappointing 1 - 1 draw against Congo on Tuesday evening at Amaan Stadium. Sudan took the lead through Mousa Hussein "Kante" in the 29 minute capping off dominant first half. The Falcons of Jediane controlled much of the game but 4 minutes from full time, Congo’s Karley Ekongo found the equaliser denying Sudan all 3 points and forcing both sides to settle for draw