How fine margins have reduced Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania into fans
With Uganda Cranes having been painfully eliminated from the CHAN 2024 by defending champions Senegal, it’s now official that there will be no co-host team in the medal bracket...
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Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania have been eliminated from the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN), reducing the co-hosts of the upcoming 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) to spectators. All three East African nations exited at the quarter-final stage, highlighting challenges in their domestic football leagues.
- Uganda Cranes lost 1-0 to Senegal; Kenya's Harambee Stars fell 4-3 on penalties to Madagascar after a 1-1 draw; and Tanzania's Taifa Stars were defeated 1-0 by Morocco.
- Despite elimination, each of the three co-hosting federations is assured Sh58 million for reaching the quarter-finals.
- The semi-finals feature two-time champions Morocco, Senegal, Sudan, and Madagascar, all vying for the Sh452.2 million prize money.
- Sudan, whose Premier League resumed in July after a 25-month lull, has emerged as a dark horse, with goalkeeper Mohamed Abooja a key player.
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Kenya Exits CHAN Tournament, Shifts Focus to World Cup Qualifiers - August 2025
The 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN) is co-hosted by Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania. The tournament has seen several continental football giants make early exits, setting the stage for surprising semifinal matchups. Following their exit from CHAN, Harambee Stars captain Abud Omar announced the team is shifting its focus to the upcoming 2026 Fifa World Cup Qualifiers. The squad aims to apply lessons learned from the championship during their preparations. The team is preparing for crucial home matches scheduled for next month.
