The 33-year-old has been the silver lining in what has been a disappointing first round exit for his team, and he holds the competition at an even higher esteem after experiencing this edition.
There are no more small competitions in Africa. The level of play is high, the home-based Stallions statesman said before adding: At the start, the TotalEnergies CAF CHAN was an experiment but now it can rival the AFCON.
When you see the level, there is no big difference in terms of logistics and competition. Everything is well organized, Malo ended.
Players and coaches alike have been full of praise when commenting on the competition, but Malo took it a nudge ahead.
Patrick Malo has earned recognition around the continent having played for teams like: Hassana US Agadir, ASEC Mimosas, and Smouha Sporting Club.
The Center half was involved in all three group B games, in the ongoing TotalEnergies CAF CHAN competition, including a goal to his name against the Central African Republic in Burkina Fasos 4-2 win.
It has been a remarkable growth since the inaugural edition of the TotalEnergies CAF CHAN in 2009, where only 8 teams participated.
This 2024 edition, 19 top teams are participating for a prize money which has significantly been bettered, with the winner receiving 3.5 million, a 75 increase from the previous 2022 edition.
Malo and co have honour to fight for when they play against Madagascar at the Amaan stadium on Saturday.