West African rivals Ghana and Nigeria will meet within the qualifying rounds for the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN).
Each groups are in the identical regional zone, making this an thrilling contest as they struggle for a spot within the event.
The CHAN competitors, which options solely gamers from native leagues throughout Africa, will likely be co-hosted by Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda from January to February 2024.
Ghana and Nigeria have a protracted historical past of shut matches. The final time they met in a CHAN qualifier, the sport resulted in a 2-2 draw, with Ghana profitable on penalties.
For the 2024 CHAN, 19 groups will compete, another than within the earlier version. The format for the event is but to be introduced. Qualifying matches will happen over two phases, with home-and-away fixtures.
In different areas, North African groups Morocco, Tunisia, and Libya have secured their locations within the finals. Reigning champions Senegal will face both Sierra Leone or Liberia within the second spherical of qualifying.
The prize cash for the 2024 CHAN has been elevated by 60%, with the winners set to obtain $2 million. Internet hosting the event is a serious alternative for Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda as they put together to collectively host the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations.