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.