Tanzania is poised to enhance their chances of advancing to the quarter-finals of the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN) as they prepare to face Madagascar in Group B on Thursday in Dar es Salaam. The match is set to kick off at 6:00 PM Morocco time (GMT+1), and fans can follow the action live on various platforms including beIN Connect and SuperSport channels.
Currently, the Taifa Stars lead the group with six points after securing a narrow 1-0 victory against Mauritania, courtesy of a late goal from Shomari Kapombe. They previously established their campaign with a decisive 2-0 win over Burkina Faso.
Madagascar, sitting in third place with just one point, faces a crucial match as they need a win to stay in contention for qualification. Their situation is exacerbated by the suspension of their captain Arohasina Andriamirado, known as Dax, who was sent off during their match against Mauritania.
Tanzania enters the match brimming with confidence, supported by their home crowd and a robust performance record. They boast a higher FIFA ranking than Madagascar and have demonstrated defensive strength by not conceding any goals in the tournament to date.
Madagascar will look to draw on past successes, notably their 1-0 win against Tanzania during the COSAFA Cup in June 2024, but they have struggled in this CHAN tournament, having not yet secured a win.
With only the top two teams from each group advancing to the knockout stage, this match is crucial. A victory for Tanzania would guarantee their spot in the next round, while a loss could leave Madagascar’s fate resting on other matches.
Given Tanzania’s impressive form, solid defense, and home advantage, predictions favor them to dominate this encounter, potentially winning 2-0 against Madagascar.