Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania fly East Africa’s flag in CHAN last eight
Kenya impressed on debut, topping Group A with 10 points after Ryan Ogam’s late strike sealed a 1-0 win over Zambia. They now face Madagascar on Friday in Nairobi.
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By Agencies .
Journalists @New Vision
The TotalEnergies African Nations Championship (CHAN) 2024 has reached the knockout stage, with all three co-hosts Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda, qualifying for the quarter-finals in a historic first for CAF.
Kenya impressed on debut, topping Group A with 10 points after Ryan Ogam’s late strike sealed a 1-0 win over Zambia. They now face Madagascar on Friday in Nairobi.
Tanzania also finished top of Group B with 10 points and will meet Morocco in Dar es Salaam, while Uganda broke their group-stage jinx by drawing 3-3 with South Africa to lead Group C on seven points. The Cranes face Senegal on Saturday in Kampala.
In Group D, Sudan and Senegal advanced after a goalless draw in Zanzibar. Sudan play Algeria, while champions Senegal prepare for a showdown with Uganda.
Quarter-Final Fixtures
Friday, 22 August 2025
Kenya v Madagascar – 17:00, Moi International Sports 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 City
Uganda v Senegal – 20:00, Mandela National Stadium, Kampala