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The 7th edition of the African Nations Championship (CHAN) kicks off tonight in Algeria with the opening match between hometown Phoenix and neighboring Libya. The opener will take place at the brand new Nelson Mandela Stadium in Algiers.
On Thursday night, crowds gathered in the Algerian capital for the opening ceremony of the Nelson Mandela Stadium, named after the continent’s icon. CAF President Patrice Motsepe was particularly moved to honor his late compatriot. For his part, FIFA president Gianni Infantino was present at the last competition in Cameroon a few months ago.
An enclosure in Baraki, southeast of Algiers, takes almost 20 years to emerge from the ground. The construction, which began in 2009, was known to be marked by several years of long shutdowns before it was handed over.
Tonight, the stands are full and Patrice Mostepe can officially launch CHAN, which she calls “the most successful of all time.”
“Algeria has world-class facilities,” he said at his inaugural press conference. “The CAF attaches particular importance to this competition, which is dedicated to local players, and will continue to use the competition prize money to encourage African countries to promote their local players and develop football on our continent. has increased.”
Patrice Motsepe carefully avoided the topic of pending Moroccan participation and was finally verified in the evening. Without the double title holder, his tournament ambitions would have been undermined.
The Atlas Lions is once again the favorite to win, as it is the first time the 18 nations in five groups have met.
5 organizations 18 countries
Algeria would be the first choice. In addition to playing at her home, she will have a team very close to her CHAN gearing up for her inaugural FIFA-sponsored Arab Cup in Qatar at the end of 2021. continues to win prestigious victories in Fennex must mark the occasion tonight against Libya, led by Frenchman Corentin Martins. The Knights of the Mediterranean regularly shine with his CHAN, which he won in 2014. Ethiopia and Mozambique were absent from the last competition, but there’s no need to worry about her two North African teams.
This CHAN ‘group of death’ is undoubtedly Group B, with three of the most competitive formations on the continent. The Congo Leopards, who have won the title twice in the past, leave with a slight lead in the forecast, but Ivory Coast and Senegal should be on the lookout. His two giants from West Africa will take advantage of the format expansion to return to the tournament and arrive in Algeria with great ambitions. Uganda doesn’t seem ready to surprise.
In Group C we will have to find a rejuvenated Morocco compared to previous editions, but this will depend on the recent sporting achievements of the elders (consecrated in the last two CHANs and, of course, the World Cup’s It is the first African semi-finalist) for A). More open between Ghana, Sudan and Madagascar, Continental is again invited to his banquet after attending CAN 2019.
There are only three teams in the last two groups, so the chances of compensating for bad results are limited. Above all, only one formation can confirm its presence in the next round.
In Group D, Angola and Mauritania are unlikely to take first place from Mali. The Local Eagles have reached two of his three finals in the final of the event.
Group E seems to have been promised in Cameroon, even if Congo could play a spoilsport role. The indomitable Lions, the hosts of last year’s tournament, will rely on two players who were seen in Qatar for the World Cup: a formidable striker who will leave Cotón Sport de Galua for South Africa’s Orlando Pirates after the tournament. Suaib Malou and Jérôme Gomu, author of the decisive pass to goal for Vincent Abubakar, synonymous with the prestigious victory over the great Brazil in Doha.
Awards of CHAN
2009: Democratic Republic of the Congo
2011: Tunisia
2014: Libya
2016: Democratic Republic of the Congo
2018: Morocco
2020: Morocco
complete calendar
group stage
13 January: Algeria v Libya (Group A), Nelson Mandela Stadium, Algiers (Balaki)
14 January: Ethiopia v Mozambique (Group A), Nelson Mandela Stadium, Algiers (Balaki)
14 January: DR Congo Uganda (Group B), Stade du 19 mai 1956 d’Annaba
14 January: Ivory Coast-Senegal (Group B), Stade du 19 mai 1956 d’Annaba
15 January: Morocco v Sudan (Group C), Hamrawi Stadium in Constantine
15 January: Madagascar v Ghana (Group C), Constantine’s Hamrawi Stadium
16 January: Mali Angola (Group D), Miraud Hadefi stadium in Oran
16 January: Cameroon vs Congo (Group E), Miloud Hadefi stadium in Oran
17 January: Mozambique v Libya (Group A), Nelson Mandela Stadium, Algiers (Balaki)
17 January: Algeria v Ethiopia (Group A), Nelson Mandela Stadium, Algiers (Balaki)
18 January: DR Congo – Ivory Coast (Group B), Stade du 19 mai 1956 d’Annaba
18 January: Senegal v Uganda (Group B), Stade de Annaba 19 May 1956
19 January: Morocco v Madagascar (Group C), Hamrawi Stadium in Constantine
19 January: Ghana vs Sudan (Group C), Hamrawi Stadium in Constantine
20 January: Angola vs Mauritania (Group D), Miloud Hadefi stadium in Oran
20 January: Congo Niger (Group E), Miraud-Hadefi Stadium in Oran
21 January: Mozambique v Algeria (Group A), Nelson Mandela Stadium, Algiers (Balaki)
21 January: Libya v Ethiopia (Group A), Annaba Stadium, 19 May 1956
22 January: Senegal vs Democratic Republic of the Congo (Group B), Stade du 19 mai 1956 d’Annaba
22 January: Uganda-Ivory Coast (Group B), Nelson Mandela Stadium in Algiers (Balaki)
23 January: Ghana v Morocco (Group C), Hamrawi Stadium in Constantine
23 January: Sudan vs. Madagascar (Group C), Miloud Hadefi stadium in Oran
24 January: Mauritania v Mali (Group D), Miroud Hadefi Stadium, Oran
24 January: Niger – Cameroon, (Group E), Miloud Hadefi Stadium in Oran
quarter final
27 January: 1st Group A – 2nd Group B, Nelson Mandela Stadium, Algiers (Balaki)
27 January: 1st Group B – 1st Group D, Stade du 19 mai 1956 d’Annaba
28 January: 1st Group C – 2nd Group A, Hamrawy Stadium in Constantine
28 January: 1st Group E – 2nd Group C, Miloud Hadefi stadium in Oran
semi-finals
January 31: Winner of Q1 – Winner of Q4, Stade Miraud Hadefy Dolan
January 31: Winner of Q2 – Winner of Q3, Nelson Mandela Stadium in Algiers (Balaki)
3rd place match
February 3: Miraud Hadefi Stadium in Oran
Last
February 4: Nelson Mandela (Balaki) Stadium in Algiers
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