Africa-Press – Eritrea. The group stage of the TotalEnergies African Nations Championship (CHAN) PAMOJA 2024 has lived up to expectations, delivering goals, drama, and standout individual performances as the tournament moves into the knockout phase across Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda.
With 36 matches completed, fans have already witnessed 74 goals – averaging just over two per game – and a wealth of memorable storylines that have set the stage for an exciting climax.
CHAN 2024 Top Scorers and Key Performers
Uganda and Morocco emerged as the most prolific attacking teams, scoring eight goals each. The tournament’s top scorers so far are Allan Okello (Uganda), Oussama Lamlioui (Morocco), and Thabiso Kutumela (South Africa), with three goals apiece.
Morocco’s Youssef Mehri leads the assist chart with three decisive passes, while Kenya, Sudan, and Senegal stood out defensively, conceding just one goal each. On the flip side, Zambia had the weakest defense, letting in a tournament-high eight goals.
Game Changers: Players Making the Difference
Out of the 36 games, 25 produced outright winners, with only 11 ending in draws – showing teams’ determination to secure victories.
Guinea’s Aboubacar Bangoura was the creative hub, carving out 13 chances for his teammates. In goal, Madagascar’s Michel Lalain’arinjaka impressed with 17 saves, while Mauritania’s Abderrahman Sarr and Tanzania’s Yakoub Ali each recorded four clean sheets.
CHAN 2024 Stats: Passing, Shooting, and Style of Play
The tournament has highlighted the tactical and technical growth of African football. Over 20,089 passes were completed in the group stage, with Angola leading the way with 1,737 passes – nearly 350 per game.
Sudan were the most clinical, converting 26% of their shots on target, compared to the overall tournament average of just above 3%.
Discipline and Drama: Red Cards and Penalties
The intensity of CHAN 2024 has been evident, with seven red cards influencing key matches. Penalties also played their part, with 11 goals scored from the spot, three of which came from Uganda.
CHAN 2024 Quarter-Final Fixtures
With the group stage complete, the focus now shifts to the highly anticipated quarter-finals:
Kenya vs Madagascar – Friday, Nairobi
Tanzania vs Morocco – Friday, Dar es Salaam
Sudan vs Algeria – Saturday, Zanzibar
Uganda vs Senegal – Saturday, Kampala
The winners will move on to the semi-finals (26–27 August), ahead of the eagerly awaited CHAN 2024 Final on 30 August in East Africa.
The Road Ahead: Who Will Lift the CHAN 2024 Trophy?
With prolific scorers, resilient defenses, and midfield maestros already making their mark, the CHAN 2024 knockout stage promises even more drama. Fans across Africa are set for a thrilling finale as the battle for continental glory reaches its peak.
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