Kenya's Harambee Stars suffered a devastating defeat, being eliminated from the African Nations Championship (Chan) 2024 after losing to Madagascar in a penalty shootout on August 22, 2025, at Kasarani Stadium. This unexpected loss crushed the hopes of thousands of passionate Kenyan fans who had gathered to support their national team.

• The Harambee Stars were eliminated from the Chan 2024 quarter-finals after a 3-4 loss in penalties to Madagascar.
• The match, held at Kasarani Stadium on August 22, 2025, saw Kenya fail to capitalize on numerous chances during regular play.
• Two missed penalties by Alphonce Omija and Mike Kibwage during the shootout contributed to Kenya's downfall, ending their hopes of reaching the semi-finals for the first time in 38 years.