Algeria have secured their place in the quarter-finals of the TotalEnergies African Nations Championship (CHAN) 2024—rescheduled and staged across Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania—after clinging to a tense 0–0 draw with Niger in Nairobi on Monday, August 18, 2025.
Group C Snapshot: A Tactical Evening in Nairobi
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Coming into the final group fixture, Algeria—runners-up in the 2022 edition—needed just a point to progress.
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Against a disciplined Niger side, they struggled to break through but managed to hold on, showcasing defensive grit and tournament know-how.
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Meanwhile, Uganda delivered an electrifying 3–3 draw with South Africa, finishing at the top of Group C with seven points. Algeria edged into second place with six points, ahead of South Africa on goal difference.
Quarter-Final Line-Up: What’s Next?
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Uganda, as group leaders, and Algeria, albeit less convincingly, both march into the knockout phase still with ambitions to go deep into the tournament.
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The road ahead demands more from Algeria’s attack—expect them to sharpen their offensive instincts if they hope to surpass their 2022 run to the final.
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