Congo eye knockout berth as they face Nigeria in CHAN 2024 Group D clash in Dar es Salaam
Congo will be chasing a spot in the CHAN 2024 knockout rounds when they take on already-eliminated Nigeria in Group D at the Benjamin Mkapa National Stadium in Dar es Salaam on Tuesday. After drawing both of their opening matches, Congo sit third in the section, and a victory over Nigeria—who have lost their last two games—could keep their qualification hopes alive heading into the final set of fixtures.
The clash will be played in tandem with Senegal vs Sudan, the other Group D fixture on the day.
Key details
– Kick-off: 8 pm local time (10:30 pm IST) on Tuesday
– Venue: Benjamin Mkapa National Stadium, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
– Broadcast: SuperSport and beIN Sports
– Context: The tournament was postponed by a year due to administrative difficulties
What this means
A win would put Congo in a strong position to advance, especially with Nigeria coming into the match with nothing to play for but pride. Congo’s two draws show their resilience, and a positive result against Nigeria could set up a decisive finish depending on the outcome of the Senegal-Sudan fixture.
Summary
Congo aim to secure a knockout berth with a victory over Nigeria in Dar es Salaam, as both teams seek momentum in Group D before the final round of matches.
Positive note
The Congolese have already demonstrated solid form with two draws, indicating they can compete with teams in their group. A win against Nigeria would bolster their confidence and keep their qualification dream alive.
Additional comments
Fans will be watching to see how Congo implements its game plan against a Nigerian side that, while out of the running, will still want to finish the tournament on a high note. The outcome of Senegal vs Sudan could also influence Congo’s path to the knockout stage, adding extra excitement to the Group D conclusions.