Mzize strikes twice as Tanzania edge Madagascar to progress for CHAN 2024 quarter-finals

CHAN 2024 (Group B):

• Tanzania 2-1 Madagascar
• Central African Republic 0-1 Mauritania

Tanzania became the first country to progress for the quarter finals at the on-going CHAN 2024 tournament in East Africa.

Clement Mzize scored a brace as the tournament co-hosts overcame Madagascar 2-1 in group B at the Benjamin Mpaka national stadium, Dar es-Salaam on Saturday night.

Tanzania thus made it to the knock out round with a game to play.

Mzize, a Young African’s forward scored in the 13th and 20th minutes of the game.

Mika Razafimahatana got the consolation for the islanders in the 34th minute.

This is the third victory for Tanzania after earlier wins over Burkina Faso (2-0) and Mauritania (1-0) on match day one and two respectively.

The Taifa Stars now have the maximum nine points out of the possible nine and sealed their qualification to the quarter finals with a game to play against Central African Republic (CAR).

Meanwhile, Mauritania recorded their first victory at CHAN 2024 during the early kick off on Saturday, 9th August 2025.

This followed a slim 1-0 victory over Central African Republic (CAR) in group B at the Benjamin Mpaka national stadium in Dar-es-salaam city.

Ahmed El Moctar scored the all-important goal in the 9th minute.

El Moctar netted home off Abdallahi Mahmoud’s assist.

This was the first victory of Mauritania at CHAN 2024 which puts them to four points, second in group B after a loss, victory and draw.

CHAN 2024 continues on Sunday, 10th August 2025 in Group A.

Kenya plays Morocco in the early kick off at Moi International Sports Centre in Nairobi.

The second game shall witness Zambia against Angola at Nyayo national stadium, Nairobi.

The Championship of African Nations (CHAN) is played by players who ply their trade in the respective domestic leagues.

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