Africa: Sudan and Cote d’Ivoire Take Commanding First Leg Wins in Final Qualifiers

The first leg of the final round of the TotalEnergies African Nations Championship (CHAN) 2024 qualifiers delivered an exciting mix of results on Sunday, setting the stage for dramatic second-leg clashes.

In a highly anticipated West African derby, Cote d’Ivoire secured a commanding 2-0 win over Burkina Faso.

Oumar Konaté’s brace at the Stade Félix Houphouët-Boigny highlighted the Elephants’ strength, putting them in a solid position for the return fixture in Bamako.

Elsewhere, Sudan secured a…