Group C results

Guinea 1-1 Algeria

South Africa 0-0 Niger

Group C of the African Nations Championship (CHAN) has been whittled down to a three-way qualification race, with Uganda, Algeria, and South Africa all still in contention for the two available quarterfinal slots. Guinea and Niger have already bowed out after disappointing campaigns.

Guinea’s 1–1 draw with Algeria in their final group match took them to just four points — not enough to progress. Niger, meanwhile, held South Africa to a goalless draw but remain bottom on one point, with no mathematical chance of advancing despite having one match left.

This leaves Uganda on top with six points, Algeria on five, and South Africa also on five but behind on goal difference. The qualification picture will be decided on Monday, August 18, in a double-header that promises high drama.

At the Nyayo International Stadium in Kenya, Niger will play Algeria in a fixture that is a formality for the West Africans but potentially decisive for the North Africans. Later that night, attention will shift to the Mandela National Stadium in Namboole, where Uganda and South Africa clash in what could be the game of the tournament so far.

Qualification Scenarios:

Uganda need just a draw — or a win — to secure a historic first-ever CHAN quarterfinal appearance since their debut in 2011 in Sudan.

South Africa must beat Uganda or draw and hope Niger stun Algeria.

Algeria will go through with a win against Niger. A draw could also be enough if Uganda avoid defeat against South Africa.

Uganda’s campaign so far has been their most promising in CHAN history, with two wins already on the board. The Cranes now stand on the brink of history, aiming to join the likes of Tanzania and Mauritania — teams who have already confirmed their last-eight places.

Seven of the 19 participating teams have already been eliminated: Zambia, Nigeria, Central African Republic, Burkina Faso, Niger, Guinea, and Angola.