The TotalEnergies African Nations Championship (CHAN) 2024 has reached its knockout part, with the quarter-final fixtures confirmed after a dramatic remaining spherical of group matches on Tuesday night time.
For the primary time in CAF historical past, a significant competitors is being co-hosted by three nations Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda and all three will function within the final eight, making certain the pageant of soccer continues to draw enormous crowds.
The co-hosts’ collective progress has added additional weight to the event’s “Pamoja” (Swahili for collectively) theme, as East Africa prepares for an additional spherical of capability stadiums and fervent help.
Kenya Prime Group A on Debut
Kenya’s Harambee Stars have been one of many tales of the event, defying expectations of their debut CHAN marketing campaign to complete prime of Group A.
Ryan Ogam’s late winner in opposition to Zambia sealed a 1-0 victory and confirmed their place on the summit with 10 factors. Benni McCarthy’s males conceded solely as soon as in 4 matches, underlining their defensive self-discipline.
They now stay in Nairobi to face Madagascar on Friday at Moi Worldwide Sports activities Centre Kasarani. With house help behind them and momentum on their aspect, Kenya have rapidly developed from underdogs to darkish horses.
Tanzania Cruise By Group B
Tanzania’s Taifa Stars additionally completed prime, claiming 10 factors from Group B. They impressed with three wins and a draw, showcasing attacking aptitude and consistency. Their solely slip got here in a lifeless rubber in opposition to the Central African Republic.
They may face Morocco on Friday night in Dar es Salaam, in what guarantees to be one of many hardest ties of the spherical. The Atlas Lions, two-time CHAN winners, superior as runners-up in Group A behind Kenya.
Uganda Break the Jinx
After six failed makes an attempt to progress past the group stage, Uganda lastly reached the CHAN quarter-finals. Their dramatic 3-3 draw with South Africa in Kampala was sufficient to safe prime spot in Group C with seven factors. Rogers Torach’s stoppage-time penalty sparked jubilant celebrations on the Mandela Nationwide Stadium.
Uganda will play Senegal on Saturday night time, a conflict that’s anticipated to attract one of many event’s greatest attendances.
Group D Determined in Zanzibar
In Zanzibar, Sudan and Senegal performed out a tense 0-0 draw that despatched each via from Group D. Sudan, unbeaten beneath Kwesi Appiah, topped the pool on purpose distinction, whereas champions Senegal settled for second.
Sudan will stay in Zanzibar to satisfy Algeria on Saturday afternoon, whereas Senegal head to Kampala for his or her quarter-final showdown with Uganda.
Quarter-Ultimate Fixtures
Friday, 22 August 2025
Kenya v Madagascar – 17:00, Moi Worldwide Sports activities Centre, Nairobi
Tanzania v Morocco – 20:00, Benjamin Mkapa Stadium, Dar es Salaam
Saturday, 23 August 2025
Sudan v Algeria – 17:00, Amaan Stadium, Zanzibar Metropolis
Uganda v Senegal – 20:00, Mandela Nationwide Stadium, Kampala-CAF
