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CHAN 2024: Everything you need to know about the match between Nigeria and Congo

Nigeria face Congo in a Group D clash at the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN), with both nations pursuing contrasting ambitions.

For the Super Eagles, the campaign ended in disappointment after consecutive defeats to defending champions Senegal and Sudan.

Nevertheless, they head into the game determined to salvage some pride.

Unlike Eric Chelle’s men, the Red Devils are in desperate need of a win to keep their quarter-final hopes alive, while also relying on a favourable outcome in the fixture between the Lions of Teranga and the Falcons of Jediane.

Coach Barthelemy Ngatsono’s side opened their campaign with a 1-1 draw against Sudan, coming from behind to snatch a point, before repeating the same result against Senegal.

When is the game?The match between Congo and Nigeria is scheduled for 18:00 (West African Time) on Tuesday, August 19th, 2025.

What channels can I watch the game on?SuperSport, CAF, AfroSportNigeria SquadGoalkeepers: Henry Ozoemena Ani (Enyimba FC); Nurudeen Badmus (Kwara United); Lawal Mustapha (Shooting Stars)Defenders: Sodiq Ismaila (Remo Stars); Bankole Afeez (Kwara United); Taiwo Abdulrafiu (Rivers United); Uzondu Harrison (Ikorodu City); Junior Harrison Nduka (Remo Stars); Ngengen Leonard (Ikorodu City); Steven Mayo Egbe (Rivers United)Midfielders: Adedayo Olamilekan (Remo Stars); Hadi Haruna (Remo Stars); Otaniyi Taofik (Rivers United); Akanni Qudus (Remo Stars); Michael Tochukwu (Remo Stars); Alex Oyowah (Remo Stars)Forwards: Anas Yusuf (Nasarawa United); Shola Adelani (Ikorodu City); Sikiru Alimi (Remo Stars); Temitope Vincent (Plateau United); Ijoma Anthony (Abia Warriors); Godwin Obaje (Rangers International); Jabbar Malik (Remo Stars)Potential Nigeria Starting XI: Mustapha, Akanni, Nduka, Ngenge, Jabbar, Adebayo, Ismaila, Taiwo, Anthony, Tochukwu, AlimiAlimi to lead Nigeria attackAnthony Hanc / Shutterstock Editorial / ProfimediaCongo SquadGoalkeepers: Simon Ulrich Samba (AS Otoho), Christophe Fresnel Mavy Wamba (Etoile du Congo), Chelcy Prince Exauce Bonazebi (Red Star)Defenders: Chrislay Pedro Peya Ockomb (Etoile du Congo), Guy Chancy Danga( AC Leopards), Beranger Richy Itoua (AS Otoho), Charles Atipo Konde (AS Otoho), Macare Sambi-Elenga (Interclub), Prince Moundza Mapata (AS Otoho), Van Igor Boukaka Landou (Red Star), Divin Pachoud De Nzingoula (Interclub)Midfielders: Japhet Eloi Mankou Nguembete (Interclub), Wilfrid Nkaya (As Otoho), Mignion Koto (Interclub), Elie Andzouono (AS Otoho), Dechan Rayan Moussavou (AC Leopards), Bridy Dieu-Veil Kouedmar Diatho (AS BNG), Carly Ekongo Landou (AS Cheminots), Gedeon Nongo (AS Otoho), Dericka- Chadrac Ossebi Debon (AC Leopards)Forwards: De Vincent Venold Dzaba Kouakou (Interclub), Brudet Vigel Okana (AC Leopards), Hergie Victor Mossala (AS Otoho), Elenga Gosim Duvan (Diables Niors), Gloire Migel Ngambali Onguele (Diables Niors), Grace Euphrate Nsemi (Interclub), Yannick Lecuir Linouaka (Diables Niors)Potential Congo Starting XI: Samba, Konde, Peya Ockomb, Mapata, Itoua, Andzouono, Elenga, De Vincent, Nongo, Lingard, NguembeteWhere is the clash of the titans?Benjamin Mkapa Stadium, Dar es SalaamBenjamin Mkapa StadiumLuis TATO / AFP / AFP / ProfimediaAlso known as the Tanzania National Main Stadium, it is a multi-purpose venue situated in Miburani, Temeke District, Dar es Salaam.

 Officially opened in 2007 beside the historic Uhuru Stadium, it serves as the home of major football events, including the Tanzanian Premier League and fixtures of the national team.

 With a capacity of 60,000, it is Tanzania’s largest stadium and ranks among Africa’s top 20.

Constructed by Beijing Construction Engineering Group at a cost of $56 million, it is government-owned.

 Its first major spectacle came in 2008, hosting a packed derby between Simba and Young Africans.

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