Taifa Stars make history with unbeaten run in CHAN Group B
What you need to know:
- Placed in Group B, the Stars collected an impressive 10 points from their four matches, finishing top of the table.
Dar es Salaam. Tanzania’s national football team, Taifa Stars, have written a new chapter in their football history after completing the group stage of the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN) unbeaten.
Placed in Group B, the Stars collected an impressive 10 points from their four matches, finishing top of the table. They won three games and were held to a barren draw by the Central African Republic yesterday August 16, 2025 at the Benjamin Mkapa Stadium.
This remarkable performance saw the Taifa Stars score five goals and concede just once, demonstrating both attacking efficiency and defensive solidity.
With a +4 goal difference, they secured qualification to the knockout stage as clear group leaders.
Their journey included vital victories over Madagascar, Mauritania, and Burkina Faso, ensuring Tanzania’s dominance in what was regarded as one of the most competitive groups of the tournament.
The achievement is historic, as it underlines Tanzania’s growing reputation in continental football and reflects the team’s discipline, unity, and tactical maturity.
Fans across the country have celebrated the unbeaten run, which has sparked renewed optimism about the national team’s potential on the African stage.
Next, Taifa Stars will face the second-placed team from Group A in the quarterfinals on August 22, 2025, at the Benjamin Mkapa Stadium in Dar es Salaam.
The much-anticipated clash is scheduled to kick off at 8pm, with home support expected to play a crucial role in pushing the Stars closer to glory.
