The national football team of the Democratic Republic of Congo, nicknamed the Leopards A’, will face Chad in the qualifiers for the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN), according to the draw recently made. This competition, organized in February 2025 in Tanzania, Uganda and Kenya, will see the DRC, double African champion, start with the status of favorite against the Chadian Sao.
The two teams will meet in December 2024 for a decisive confrontation. The first leg will take place on Chadian soil between December 20 and 22, while the return match will be held in Kinshasa, at the Martyrs stadium, between December 27 and 29. This will be an opportunity for the Leopards A’ to confirm their superiority and their ambition to shine during this continental tournament.
In the past, the Congolese have already largely dominated their Chadian opponent, winning 2-1 in Yaoundé and winning the return match at home with a score of 5-0. This flawless run has strengthened the team’s confidence and raised high expectations for these upcoming clashes.
Qualifying for CHAN 2024 represents a major challenge for the Leopards A’, who are counting on their experience and talent to reach the final phase of the competition. The objective is clear: to win a third continental title and offer high-level performances to their supporters.
The sporting rivalry between the DRC and Chad promises intense and contested matches, where each team will try to assert its assets and leave its mark on this crucial stage of the qualifiers. Football fans can already prepare themselves for thrilling and vibrant moments, to the rhythm of the exploits of the Leopards A’ and the Chadian Sao.
As we await the kick-off of these decisive confrontations, the excitement and anticipation surrounding these matches are intensifying, suggesting a high-level competition full of twists and turns. The Leopards A’ are ready to defend their colours with determination and pride, in search of new successes and glory on the continental scene. CHAN 2024 promises to be a unique opportunity for the Congolese team to shine and make history in African football.