Chipolopolo crash out of CHAN 2024, play Kenya for pride
Zambia’s national football team, fondly known as Chipolopolo the Copper Bullets have become the first casualty of elimination in Group A of the 2024 Africa Nations Championship (CHAN)...
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Zambia's Chipolopolo have been eliminated from the 2024 Africa Nations Championship (CHAN), becoming the first team to crash out of Group A after suffering three consecutive defeats. Their final match against hosts Kenya on August 17 will be played for pride.
- Zambia lost to DR Congo (2-0), Angola (2-1), and Morocco (3-1).
- Head coach Avram Grant acknowledged disappointment but highlighted positives for his new team.
- Zambia previously won the 2012 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) and the 2023 COSAFA Cup.
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Kenya Qualifies for CHAN 2024 Quarterfinals After DR Congo Beats Angola - August 2025
Kenya's Harambee Stars have qualified for the quarterfinals of the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN) after DR Congo defeated Angola 2-0 in a Group A match at MISC Kasarani. This result secured Kenya's progression with one group stage match remaining. The race in Group A, also called the “Group of Death,” has been intensely close with Kenya, Morocco, and DR Congo as top contenders. The Democratic Republic of Congo’s Leopards, who are vying for a historic third CHAN title, bounced back from an opening loss to Kenya. The match against Angola was pivotal for DR Congo's survival. Meanwhile, Zambia's Chipolopolo have been eliminated from Group A after three consecutive defeats and will play hosts Kenya on August 17 for pride.
