Africa: Two Debutants Out to Surprise and Make an Impression

The draw for the 2014 Africa Nations Championship conducted Wednesday in Cairo produced some fascinating contests for the 3rd edition of CHAN to be held in South Africa from 11th January to 1 st February. Here is a look at the groups.

DR Congo, winners of the inaugural CHAN tournament back in 2009 will face two debutant sides in Burundi and Mauritania as well as Gabon. The group games will be played at Peter Mokaba stadium in the city of Polokwane. Burundi Football Federation president and FIFA executive member , Lydia Nsekera spoke to Cafonline.com after the draw, saying, " We know much about DR Congo, as our clubs have engage them in CAF Club competitions.

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