Group D results:
Sudan 0-0 Senegal
Nigeria 2-0 Congo
The Uganda Cranes will face defending champions Senegal in a highly anticipated quarterfinal clash of the African Nations Championship (CHAN) 2024 this Saturday, August 23rd, at the Mandela National Stadium, Namboole. Kickoff is set for 5:00 PM.
Uganda heads into the knockout stages with confidence, having already defeated Senegal twice in recent competitive encounters. Just weeks ago, during the CECAFA pre-CHAN Tournament in Tanzania, the Cranes edged Senegal 2-1, with goals from Arnold Odongo and Patrick Jonah Kakande — both of whom remain key figures in the current squad.
History also favours the Cranes. At CHAN 2022 in Algeria, Uganda stunned the eventual champions with a narrow 1-0 victory courtesy of Vipers captain Milton Karisa, who, though sidelined this year due to injury, remains remembered for his decisive strike.
Several familiar faces will once again take to the pitch against the Lions of Teranga. Goalkeeper Joel Mutakubwa, midfielder Karim Watambala, and defender Hillary Mukundane — although suspended for this encounter after accumulating two yellow cards — were all part of the memorable 2022 triumph.
Senegal, however, will be determined to prove why they are reigning champions, having advanced from Group D with 5 points, finishing second to Sudan on goal difference.
Meanwhile, the full quarterfinal lineup promises mouthwatering encounters across the region:
Friday, 22nd August
Tanzania vs Morocco – Benjamin Mkapa Stadium, Dar es Salaam (17:00)
Kenya vs Madagascar – Moi International Stadium, Mombasa (20:00)
Saturday, 23rd August
Uganda vs Senegal – Mandela National Stadium, Kampala (17:00)
Sudan vs Algeria – Amaan Stadium, Zanzibar (20:00)
Should Uganda overcome Senegal, they will face the winner between Kenya and Madagascar in the semifinals.With history, momentum, and home support on their side, the Cranes are aiming to write another glorious chapter and edge closer to a first-ever CHAN title.
