De grand final for CHAN 2024 dey bring Madagascar and Morocco togeda for Nairobii. Dis historic clash go dey broadcast LIVE for beIN SPORTS for United States, Puerto Rico, and Canada.
Morocco dey chase historic third title
De Morocco national team dey enter de final with de goal of becoming de first country wey go win three CHAN championships. Led by coach Tarik Sektioui, de Atlas Lions endure demanding campaign across three host nations and prove why dem still be dominant force for de tournament.
“To win final you must be 100% ready for every aspect. Respecting your opponent dey mean respecting yourself, but we get de tools to succeed,” na wetin Sektioui tok for de pre-match press conference.
Midfielder Salaheddine Rahouli echo his manager’s confidence: “We come to CHAN to win de title. Dis trophy go be huge source of pride for de Moroccan people.”
With players like tournament top scorer Oussama Lamlaoui and creative playmaker Youssef Mehri, Morocco go step onto de pitch as favorites.
Madagascar dey aim for fairytale ending
On de other side, Madagascar dey live dream run, reaching demma first-ever continental final. Demma dramatic semi-final victory over Sudan, thanks to Toky Rakotondraibe’s 116th-minute strike, secure demma place for Nairobii.
“Morocco be de favorites, but we work hard to get here. We no dey here by luck, and we wan prove our worth,” na wetin coach Romuald Rakotondrabe tok.
Captain Nantenaina Elysee Tony Randriamanampisoa emphasize de teamma unity: “We dey ready and focused. E go be tough match, but we go fight for positive result.”
Referee for de final
Abdou Abdel Mefire of Cameroon dey appointed as de referee for de TotalEnergies African Nations Championship (CHAN) PAMOJA 2024 Final between Morocco and Madagascar for de MOI International Sports Centre, Kasarani, Nairobi.
At just 29 years old, Mefire be de youngest referee for dis year’s CHAN, underlining ein rapid rise as one of de most promising officials on de continent.
“Being appointed as de referee for dis final be great honour and source of pride, especially given de scale of de event,” na wetin Mefire tok.
De decisive match go dey play dis Saturday for de Moi International Sports Centre for Nairobii. Morocco already know wetin e dey take to lift de trophy, with previous wins. E go be final wey go make history!