Nigeria, Aug. 10 -- Tanzania became the first team to qualify for the knockout stage of the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN) after a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Madagascar on Saturday at the Benjamin Mkapa National Stadium in Dar es Salaam.

The Taifa Stars made a dream start, with Clement Mzize opening the scoring in the 13th minute before doubling his tally just seven minutes later.

His brace set Tanzania on course for the quarter-finals and earned him the TotalEnergies Man of the Match award.

Madagascar pulled one back in the 34th minute, but despite their efforts, they could not find an equaliser.

The result means Tanzania, co-hosts of the tournament, have won all three of their Group B matches so far - defeating Burkina ...