Lions of Teranga roar past Cranes
Senegal knocks Uganda out after a 1-0 win, sets up a semi-final face-off with Morocco to be played on Tuesday, August 26, at the Nelson Mandela Stadium, Kampala...
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Uganda Cranes were eliminated from the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN) after a 1-0 quarter-final loss to defending champions Senegal at Namboole Stadium. This defeat means no East African co-host will feature in the medal bracket of the tournament, which serves as a dry run for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon).
- The decisive goal for Senegal was scored by Oumar Ba in the 61st minute.
- Kenya's Harambee Stars and Tanzania's Taifa Stars were also eliminated from the tournament, losing their respective matches.
- Over 44,000 Ugandan fans were in attendance at Nelson Mandela Stadium, Namboole, to witness the match.
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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).
