Harambee Stars bow out of CHAN after losing to Madagascar in post-match penalties
Madagascar qualifies for semi-finals after 4-3 win against Harambee Stars on penalty shootouts; teams scored 1-1 at full-time of play...
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The Harambee Stars were eliminated from the CHAN 2024 quarterfinals after a
- Madagascar advanced to the semifinals after goals from captain Nantenaina Elysee, Nomena Lalaina, Fenohasina Gilles, and Heriniaina Toky.
- For Kenya, second half substitutes Mohammed Siraji, Daniel Sakari, and Sylvester Owino scored in the shootout, but Alphonce Omija and Mike Kibwage missed.
- The match ended 1-1 in regular time, with Alphonce Omija's goal in the 48th minute for Kenya and Fenohasina Gilles's penalty in the 69th minute for Madagascar.
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Harambee Stars Eliminated From CHAN After Losing to Madagascar on Penalties - August 2025
The Harambee Stars faced Madagascar in the African Nations Championship (CHAN) quarterfinal at Kasarani Stadium in Nairobi on Friday evening, with fans painting the stadium red and white. The team was eliminated from the tournament after a 4-3 loss on post-match penalties to Madagascar at MISC Kasarani. During the match, Alphonce Omija scored for Kenya, but Fenohasina Gilles equalized from the spot for Madagascar, which led to the penalty shootout. In the quarterfinal match at the Moi International Sports Center, goalkeeper Byrne Omondi missed a crucial save. The defeat left fans at Kasarani Stadium devastated and heartbroken.
