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CHAN 2024: Tanzania aims to build momentum against Mauritania

After a commanding 2-0 victory over Burkina Faso in the tournament opener, the Taifa Stars are set to face Mauritania this Wednesday evening with one clear goal: to confirm their strong start and book a ticket to the quarter-finals.

Buoyed by their home crowd at Dar es Salaam's Benjamin Mkapa Stadium, Tanzania approaches the match with confidence. "The atmosphere in the squad is fantastic. We want to keep up this tempo," assured head coach Hemed Sulaiman. Still, he remains cautious: "Mauritania is disciplined and well-organized. We’ve studied their game, and it won’t be easy."

On the Mauritanian side, a 1-1 draw against Madagascar left some regrets, but their determination remains undiminished. "Playing the host nation changes the equation, but we're ready to fight," declared coach Artzi Lopez Garai. "Our players aren’t afraid. They can compete."

Elsewhere in Group B, the Central African Republic will make its tournament debut against a Burkina Faso side already with its back against the wall.