African Nations Championship (CHAN): A look back at the 2011 edition

Africa 24 July 2025 at 12:21

Imed Ben Amara

News Editor

Sudan played host to the second edition of the African Nations Championship (CHAN).

Sixteen nations took part in the tournament: Sudan (host nation), Algeria, Tunisia, Mali, Senegal, Côte d'Ivoire, Ghana, Niger, Cameroon, Gabon, DR Congo, Uganda, Rwanda, South Africa, and Angola.

Tunisia on top

The Carthage Eagles were unstoppable throughout the continental competition. After being held to a draw in their opening group stage match against Angola (1-1), they bounced back with convincing wins over Rwanda (3-1) and Senegal (2-0).

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In the quarter-finals, Tunisia edged past DR Congo with a narrow win before defeating Algeria in the semi-finals on penalties 5-3 (the match ended 1-1 after regular time). In the final, they made light work of Angola with a comprehensive 3-0 victory.

Top scorers ranking

3 goals

El Arbi Hillel Soudani (Algeria)

Myron Shongwe (South Africa)

Mudathir El Tahir (Sudan)

Zouhaier Dhaouadi (Tunisia)

Slama Kasdaoui (Tunisia)

2 goals

Abdelmoumene Djabou (Algeria)

Arsenio Sebastiao Cabungula (Angola)

Jerry Nelson Pitty Djoué (Gabon)

Bheki Leonard Shabangu (South Africa)

Oussama Darragi (Tunisia)