Kenya, Tanzania shine bright as group stage ends in nations tournament
The group stage of the African Nations tournament has closed with two clear beacons emerging as the quarterfinals loom...
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Kenya and Tanzania have spearheaded their respective groups, Group A and Group B, as the group stage of the African Nations tournament concludes. Both nations finished unbeaten, setting the stage for an exciting knockout phase in the quarterfinals.
- Kenya's Harambee Stars topped Group A with 10 points from four matches, scoring four goals and conceding just one.
- Tanzania's Taifa Stars secured 10 points in Group B, winning three and drawing one of their matches, scoring five goals and conceding one.
- Other quarterfinalists include Morocco from Group A and Madagascar and Mauritania from Group B.
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