Madagascar secured a spot in the CHAN 2024 quarterfinals by defeating Burkina Faso 2-1 in their final Pool B match at Amaan International Stadium in Zanzibar on August 16, 2025. This victory placed Madagascar as runners-up in their group with seven points.

• Madagascar finished second in Pool B with seven points, tied with Mauritania but boasting a superior goal aggregate of five goals scored against two conceded.
• The winning goal for Madagascar was scored by Momena Rafanomezantsoa in the first quarter of the second half, following an earlier equalizer by Burkina Faso's Soulemane Sangare.
• Ramandimbisoa Michel, goalkeeper for Madagascar, was named man of the match in the encounter which was attended by 2649 fans.

East African nations are dominating the CHAN 2024 (African Nations Championship), with Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, and Sudan all topping their respective groups. This strong showing has surprised traditional football giants and highlights the region's growing football prowess.

• Kenya's Harambee Stars, as hosts, lead Group A with seven points after wins against DR Congo and Morocco, and a draw with Angola.
• Tanzania's Taifa Stars are the only team with a perfect record, securing nine points in Group B, scoring four goals, and conceding none.
• Uganda's Cranes are atop Group C with six points, while Sudan leads Group D with six points and an impressive goal difference of +4.

Tanzania and Madagascar have secured their spots in the quarterfinals of the African Nations Championship (CHAN) after the conclusion of Group B matches in Dar es Salaam on Saturday, August 16. The Taifa Stars of Tanzania dominated the group, finishing first with 10 points.

• Tanzania (Taifa Stars) topped Group B with a total of 10 points from four matches, scoring five goals and conceding just two.
• Madagascar also qualified for the quarterfinals, collecting 5 points in Group B.
• The Taifa Stars' campaign included a 2-0 win over Burkina Faso, a 1-0 victory against Mauritania, and a 2-1 win against Madagascar, concluding with a 0-0 draw against the Central African Republic (CAR).