Tanzania and Madagascar Advance From CHAN Group B - August 2025

Tanzania and Madagascar have secured their spots in the quarterfinals of the African Nations Championship (CHAN) following the conclusion of Group B matches on Saturday, August 16. Madagascar secured its place by defeating Burkina Faso 2-1 in their final Pool B match at Amaan International Stadium in Zanzibar, placing them as runners-up with seven points. The Taifa Stars of Tanzania dominated the group, finishing first with 10 points. The strong performance from these nations is part of a wider trend at CHAN 2024, where East African countries including Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, and Sudan are all topping their respective groups.