Senegal kicked off their CHAN 2025 title defense with a hard-fought 1–0 victory over Nigeria in a tense Group D clash held this evening at the Amaan Stadium in Zanzibar. The defending champions secured the win with a second-half goal, maintaining their unbeaten record against West African opposition in open play at the tournament.
The match was tightly contested, with both sides showing tactical discipline and defensive resilience. Senegal’s breakthrough came after a sustained period of pressure in the second half, capitalizing on a defensive lapse by Nigeria’s backline. Despite late efforts by the Super Eagles B to equalize, Senegal held firm to claim all three points.
The result places Senegal in a strong position in Group D, which also features Sudan and Congo. Nigeria, returning to CHAN after a six-year absence, will now face increased pressure in their upcoming fixtures to stay in contention for the knockout rounds.
Fans across the continent tuned in for the heavyweight clash, which marked the first-ever CHAN meeting between the two football giants. The win reinforces Senegal’s ambition to retain the title they won in 2022 and sends a clear message to their group rivals.
