West African rivals Ghana and Nigeria will renew their fierce rivalry in the qualifying rounds for the 2024 Africa Nations Championship (CHAN).
The draw for the continental tournament, which features domestic-based players, was conducted on Wednesday, pairing the two nations in a highly anticipated matchup.
The 2024 CHAN, set to be held in Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda from February 1-28, will feature 19 teams, an increase from the 18-team edition in 2022.
The qualifying process will consist of two rounds, with the first round taking place from October 25-27 and November 1-3.
The second round is scheduled for December 20-22 and 27-29. The teams that advance from the second round will secure their place in the final tournament.
Notably, Uganda will face the winner of Burundi Vs Somalia in the second round.
Full Draw
Western Zone A first round
Sierra Leone v Liberia
Western Zone A second round
Sierra Leone or Liberia v Senegal
Mauritania v Mali
Guinea v Guinea-Bissau
Western Zone B first round
Togo v Benin
Western Zone B second round
Togo or Benin v Niger
Ivory Coast v Burkina Faso
Ghana v Nigeria
Central Zone
Equatorial Guinea v Congo-Brazzaville
Central African Republic v Cameroon
Chad v DR Congo
Central Eastern Zone first round
Burundi v Somalia
Ethiopia v Eritrea
Sudan v Tanzania
South Sudan v Kenya
Djibouti v Rwanda
Central Eastern Zone second round
Burundi or Somalia v Uganda
Ethiopia or Eritrea v Sudan or Tanzania
South Sudan or Kenya v Djibouti or Rwanda
Southern Zone first round
Zimbabwe v Eswatini
Lesotho v Namibia
Southern Zone second round
Zimbabwe or Eswatini v Madagascar
Lesotho or Namibia v Angola
Mozambique v Zambia
