Madagascar secured a spot in the CHAN 2024 quarter-finals by defeating Burkina Faso 2-1 on August 16, 2025, in Zanzibar. They will now face Kenya in Nairobi on Friday.

• Madagascar finished second in Group B with seven points after initially struggling with only one point from their first two matches.
• Head coach Romuald Rakotondrabe praised his team's fighting spirit and character, highlighting the difficulty of their victory against Burkina Faso.
• This marks Madagascar's second consecutive appearance in the Chan knockout stage, showcasing their growing strength as a football nation.