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·5 August 2025

CHAN 2024 – Group D: Senegal and Nigeria, titans clash in Zanzibar

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CHAN 2024 – Group D: Senegal and Nigeria, titans clash in Zanzibar

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The 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN) continues this Tuesday, August 5, with the much-anticipated Senegal vs. Nigeria showdown in Group D at Zanzibar's Aman Stadium.

As defending champions, the Teranga Lions take on the Super Eagles in a heavyweight continental battle at 17:00 (GMT). However, on the Nigerian side, coach Éric Sekou Chelle plays down the "derby" label:

It's not a derby, it's a match between two great nations of African football. We're well aware of the quality of this Senegal team. We've prepared thoroughly, now it's up to us to put that into practice.

On the other hand, Senegalese coach Souleymane Diallo remains humble:

We're not here to defend a trophy, we're here to win a new one. To do that, we have to make it out of this tough group.

Mutual respect, clear ambition: this fixture promises fireworks. Earlier, at 14:00 (GMT), Congo and Sudan will look to kick off their campaigns on the right foot against direct rivals for qualification.

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