Full Quarter Final Results:
Kenya 1(3)-1(4) Madagascar
Tanzania 0-1 Morocco
Uganda 0-1 Senegal
Sudan 1(4)-1(2)Algeria
The TotalEnergies African Nations Championship (CHAN) PAMOJA 2024 has delivered its biggest twist yet — all three co-hosts have been knocked out at the quarter-final stage, leaving continental heavyweights to battle for glory.
On Friday, 22nd August, Kenya’s campaign ended in heartbreak at Moi International Stadium after a 1-1 draw with Madagascar. The Harambee Stars, backed by a raucous Kasarani crowd, were seeking their first semi-final in 38 years but fell 4-3 on penalties. Alphonce Omija’s miss proved costly as Toky Rakotondraibe converted the decisive kick to send the islanders through.
Later the same day in Dar es Salaam, Morocco edged co-hosts Tanzania 1-0 at the Benjamin Mkapa Stadium. The Atlas Lions, winners in 2018 and 2020, showed their pedigree and kept alive hopes of a third crown as the Taifa Stars bowed out.
Saturday, 23rd August, brought more East African despair. At Mandela National Stadium in Kampala, defending champions Senegal knocked out Uganda 1-0. Oumar Ba’s second-half strike proved enough to quieten a passionate 35,000-strong crowd, ending the Cranes’ best-ever CHAN run.
In Zanzibar, Sudan shocked 2022 finalists Algeria in a penalty shootout after a 1-1 draw at Amaan Stadium. The Desert Hawks triumphed 4-2 from the spot, becoming the only group winners to survive the quarters.
With the dust settled, the semi-final line-up is set:
Madagascar vs Sudan at Benjamin Mkapa Stadium, Dar es Salaam – 26th August
Morocco vs Senegal at Mandela National Stadium, Kampala – 26th August
The elimination of Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda means the co-hosts will now only watch as the continent’s giants chase glory.
