2024 CHAN Qualifiers: First Leg Results and Updates
There was fierce competition around the continent when the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN) qualifying round got underway. Here is a summary of the initial leg's outcomes thus far:
Guinea 4-1 Guinea-Bissau
Guinea secured a commanding lead despite domestic football challenges, scoring three second-half goals. Mohamed Saliou Bangoura led the charge with a brace in Abidjan.
Lesotho 0-2 Angola
Angola took control with an away victory in South Africa. Pedro Pessoa “Megue” and Kaporal found the net early, giving the Palancas Negras a strong advantage heading into the second leg.
Chad 1-1 DR Congo
DR Congo managed an away goal after Chad took the lead early. The Leopards ‘A’ head home with a slight edge.
Equatorial Guinea 0-0 Congo
A tightly contested draw leaves the tie wide open for the second leg.
Eswatini 0-2 Madagascar
Madagascar, semifinalists in 2022, secured a vital away win in Pretoria. With two goals, the Barea are favorites to advance.
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