Giants who have fallen by the wayside as Chan enters last four
If someone told you that Nigeria, South Africa, Zambia, DR Congo, or even Angola would fail to reach the quarterfinals of a continental football tournament 10 years ago, you’d have laughed it off...
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The 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN), co-hosted by Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania, has seen several continental football giants make early exits, defying expectations and setting the stage for surprising semifinal matchups.
- Nigeria, South Africa, Zambia, DR Congo, and Angola were eliminated before the quarterfinals.
- Hosts Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda topped their respective groups before painfully bowing out in the quarterfinals.
- The semifinals will feature Sudan against Madagascar, and Senegal (the defending champions) against Morocco, battling for a spot in the Nairobi final.
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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.
