Tanzania and Burkina Faso have confirmed their lineup for CHAN 2024, and they have strong opening elements
At the Benjamin Mkapa Stadium in Dar es Salaam, host country Tanzania will play host nation Burkina Faso in the highly anticipated opening match of the TotalEnergies African Nations Championship (CHAN) 2024. There will be an exciting curtain-raiser because both teams have selected excellent starting elevens.
Dickson Job, the captain, leads a dynamic Tanzanian side selected by coach Hemed Morocco. With a strong defensive line that consists of Ibrahim Hamad, Mohamed Hussein, and Shomary Kapombe, Yakoub Suleiman is selected to start in goal. While attacking threats Clement Mzize and Yusuph Kagoma will try to penetrate Burkina Faso’s defense, midfield enforcers Mudathiri Yahya and Feisal Salum will try to dictate the pace.
Tanzania’s starting lineup:
Suleiman Yakoub (GK)
Kapombe, Shomary
Hussein Mohamed
Hamad Ibrahim
Job Dickson (C)
Kagoma Yusuph
Seleman, Iddi
Yahya Mudathiri
Mzize, Clement
Salum Feisal
Suleiman, Abdul
Burkina Faso, on the other hand, has put together a well-rounded team that blends youth and experience. Ladji Brahima Sanou is the first player in goal. Sagbe and Abass Guiro are in the backline, and Tertius Bagre, Sangare, and Chittou will be in charge of the midfield. Khalifa Nikiema of AS Douanes will be the center of attention up front as he is anticipated to be a serious threat to the Taifa Stars’ defense.
Burkina Faso’s most likely XI:
Sanou, Ladji Brahima (GK)
Sagbe Hanaby
Diallo Moumoune
Tologo, Frank
Guiro Abass (C)
Bagre Tertuis
Eleazar Ouattara
Sangare Souleymane
Chitou Ayiki
Nikiema Kalifa
Ouattara Papus
As CHAN 2024 officially begins, thousands of spectators are anticipated to pack the stadium for kickoff at 20:00 local time (GMT+3).
