Nigeria, Aug. 30 -- The stage is set in Nairobi. Today, at the iconic Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani, the African Nations Championship (CHAN) PAMOJA 2024 reaches its grand finale: a clash between two-time champions Morocco and fearless debutants Madagascar.

For Morocco's Atlas Lions, this is about legacy. Victory would confirm their status as the most dominant force in CHAN history with an unprecedented third title. For Madagascar's Barea, it is the chance to script one of African football's greatest fairytales; becoming the first Southern African and island nation to lift the trophy.

Two-time winners Morocco carry both history and pressure into Nairobi. Guided by coach Tarik Sektioui, the Atlas Lions have endured a demanding...