Black Friday Kenya's football fans will want to quickly forget
Harambee Stars had the chance to bury the match, but they didn’t. They were inexcusable for some blunt finishes for most of the evening in this quarter-final tie...
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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.
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Harambee Stars and Uganda Cranes Eliminated From CHAN 2024 Quarter-Finals - August 2025
Kenya's Harambee Stars were eliminated from the African Nations Championship (Chan) 2024 after a devastating penalty shootout loss to Madagascar in the quarter-finals on August 22, 2025, at Kasarani Stadium. This occurred despite an impressive debut performance in the tournament. The Uganda Cranes were also eliminated from the 2024 CHAN following a 1-0 quarter-final loss to defending champions Senegal at Namboole Stadium. The defeat of both teams means that no East African co-host will feature in the medal bracket of the tournament. The event serves as a dry run for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon).
