Morocco and Zambia go head-to-head while Angola aim to bounce back against DR Congo in CAF African Nations Championship action in Nairobi on Wednesday.
The day’s schedule sees Morocco taking on Zambia at 4pm CAT at Nyayo National Stadium, followed by Angola facing DR Congo at 7pm CAT at Kasarani Stadium. The results will shape Group A as teams chase the knockout stage.
Morocco, the two-time CHAN champions, have one win and one loss from their two group clashes. They beat Angola 2-0 in their opener but were edged 1-0 by hosts Kenya, leaving them fourth in the group. Zambia occupy the bottom spot after losses to DR Congo and Angola, and while mathematically still alive, they would need three wins from their remaining three fixtures to stand a chance of advancing.
Angola sit in second place with four points from three matches, having already played more games than some of their competitors. They can reach a maximum of 10 points, three behind group leaders Kenya, and could be overtaken by DR Congo or Morocco depending on results.
DR Congo, known as the Leopards, have three points from two games. They were beaten 1-0 by Kenya but secured a 2-0 victory over Zambia. The two-time CHAN champions are aiming to reach the knockout stage again after a rare semifinal or better run since lifting the title in 2016.
Fixtures to watch:
– Morocco vs Zambia
– Angola vs DR Congo
These matches carry significant implications for the group, with teams eager to strengthen their chances of advancing to the knockout rounds. The tournament continues to spotlight domestic-based players across Africa, and Wednesday’s clashes in Nairobi are set to deliver competitive CHAN action and a hopeful path toward the quarterfinals for several sides.