Tanzania strengthened their grip atop Group B in the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN) on Wednesday, August 6, with a narrow 1-0 victory over Mauritania, while Burkina Faso reignited their hopes with a thrilling 4-2 win against the Central African Republic.
The match-winning moment for Tanzania came late, as captain Shomari Kapombe delivered a decisive strike in the 89th minute, securing the Taifa Stars’ second consecutive win and a perfect six points.
The home side remains unbeaten and unchallenged on their turf in Dar es Salaam, edging closer to a quarter-final berth.
Mauritania, still searching for their first win, find themselves in a precarious position, facing an uphill battle to advance.
Burkina Faso’s high-scoring triumph over the Central African Republic injected fresh optimism into their campaign. The 4-2 victory keeps them firmly in contention for qualification and revitalizes what was a faltering start to the tournament.
Group B standings after Matchday 2 place Tanzania firmly on top with six points, followed by Burkina Faso with three. Madagascar and Mauritania each hold a single point, while the Central African Republic remains at the bottom without a point.
Turning to Group A, two key encounters await on Thursday.
DR Congo, eager to recover from their opening 1-0 loss to hosts Kenya, will face Zambia in a crucial fixture that could determine their tournament fate. Later, Angola—defeated 2-0 by Morocco on day one—will take on Kenya, who aim to build on their strong start.
Both matches will be held at Dar es Salaam Stadium, setting the stage for high drama in East Africa’s football showcase.
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