East Africans show they don't want to lose own tournament
The qualification of Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania and Sudan into the quarter-finals of the Africa Nations Championships (CHAN) has shocked a number of fancied sides in the fight for top honours...
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East African nations Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, and Sudan have defied expectations by all qualifying for the quarter-finals of the Africa Nations Championships (CHAN), shocking more fancied sides and demonstrating their growing influence in continental football.
- All four East African teams topped their respective pools, with Kenya leading Pool A with 10 points, Tanzania topping Pool B with 10 points, Uganda leading Pool C with seven points, and Sudan leading Pool D with five points.
- Notable upset victories include Kenya's 1-0 win over Morocco and Sudan's 4-0 triumph against Nigeria's Super Eagles.
- Quarter-final fixtures see Kenya face Madagascar, Tanzania take on Morocco, Uganda host Senegal, and Sudan play Algeria, with matches scheduled for Friday and Saturday.
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