Africa-Press – Tanzania. The much-anticipated opening match of the TotalEnergies African Nations Championship (CHAN) 2024 will see host nation Tanzania face off against Burkina Faso at the Benjamin Mkapa Stadium in Dar es Salaam. Both sides have named strong starting elevens, setting the stage for a thrilling curtain-raiser.
Coach Hemed Morocco has opted for a dynamic Tanzanian lineup led by captain Dickson Job. In goal, Yakoub Suleiman gets the nod, with a solid defensive line that includes Shomary Kapombe, Mohamed Hussein, and Ibrahim Hamad. Midfield enforcers like Mudathiri Yahya and Feisal Salum will aim to control the tempo, while attacking threats Clement Mzize and Yusuph Kagoma will look to break through Burkina Faso’s defense.
Tanzania Starting XI:
Yakoub Suleiman (GK)
Shomary Kapombe
Mohamed Hussein
Ibrahim Hamad
Dickson Job (C)
Yusuph Kagoma
Iddi Seleman
Mudathiri Yahya
Clement Mzize
Feisal Salum
Abdul Suleiman
On the other side, Burkina Faso have assembled a balanced squad that combines youth and experience. Goalkeeper Ladji Brahima Sanou starts between the sticks. The backline features Sagbe and Abass Guiro, while Chittou, Sangare and Tertius Bagre will control the midfield. Up front, all eyes will be on AS Douanes striker Khalifa Nikiema, expected to pose a major threat to the Taifa Stars’ defense.
Burkina Faso Probable XI:
Ladji Brahima Sanou (GK)
Hanaby Sagbe
Moumoune Diallo
Frank Tologo
Abass Guiro (C)
Tertuis Bagre
Eleazar Ouattara
Souleymane Sangare
Ayiki Chitou
Kalifa Nikiema
Papus Ouattara
Kick-off is scheduled for 20:00 local time (GMT+3), with thousands of fans expected to fill the stadium as CHAN 2024 officially begins.
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