1-1 Draw in Zanzibar
Congo and Sudan played out a 1-1 draw in their opening match of the CAF African Nations Championship 2025. Hosted in East Africa, the Group D clash in Zanzibar saw both teams earn a point in a tightly contested encounter.
CHAN 2025: Congo and Sudan Settle for a Draw in Group D
The CAF African Nations Championship (CHAN) 2025 kicked off with a competitive Group D fixture between Congo and Sudan, ending in a 1-1 draw at the Amaan Stadium in Zanzibar on August 5. Both teams showed flashes of quality but were unable to find a winner in a match that highlighted the intensity and parity of the tournament.
This was the first CHAN meeting between the two nations, and each side walked away with a point — a result that keeps their knockout hopes alive in a group that also features Senegal and Nigeria.
East Africa Hosts CHAN 2025
The 2025 edition of CHAN is being co-hosted by Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania, marking a historic moment for East African football. Matches are being played across:
- Nairobi (Moi International Sports Centre, Nyayo Stadium)
- Dar es Salaam (Benjamin Mkapa Stadium)
- Kampala (Mandela National Stadium)
- Zanzibar (Amaan Stadium)
The tournament runs from August 2 to August 30, featuring 19 national teams composed exclusively of players from domestic leagues.
Match Summary: Congo vs Sudan
| Detail | Congo 🇨🇩 | Sudan 🇸🇩 |
| Final Score | 1 | 1 |
| First Half Score | 0 | 1 |
| Second Half Score | 1 | 0 |
| Venue | Amaan Stadium, Zanzibar | |
| Date | August 5, 2025 | |
| Possession | 52% | 48% |
| Shots on Target | 3 | 3 |
Sudan took the lead in the first half through a well-placed finish, but Congo responded after the break with a determined equalizer. Both teams had chances to win it late, but goalkeepers on either side made crucial saves.
Tactical Breakdown
Congo:
- Formation: 4-3-3
- Strengths:
- Quick transitions
- Midfield control
- Physical duels
- Weaknesses:
- Vulnerable on the flanks
- Missed chances in the final third
Sudan:
- Formation: 4-2-3-1
- Strengths:
- Compact defensive shape
- Efficient counter-attacks
- Set-piece execution
- Weaknesses:
- Faded in the second half
- Struggled with Congo’s pressing
Group D Outlook
| Team | Played | Points | GD |
| Senegal | 1 | 3 | +1 |
| Congo | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Sudan | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Nigeria | 1 | 0 | -1 |
With Senegal leading the group after their win over Nigeria, Congo and Sudan will need strong performances in their next fixtures to stay in contention for the quarter-finals.
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