Morocco chasing Chan history after trouncing Senegal
Chan will have a new champion after holders Senegal were eliminated by Morocco at a nearly empty Namboole Stadium, Kampala on Tuesday...
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Morocco eliminated holders Senegal 5-3 on penalties after a 1-1 draw in regular and extra time at Namboole Stadium, Kampala, securing their spot in the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN) final. This victory keeps Morocco's dream of a third historic title alive in the tournament for local-based players.
- Morocco scored all five of their penalties through Mohamed Hrimat, Oussama Lamlioui, Ayoub Khairi, Anas Bach, and Youssef Mehri.
- Senegal’s Seyni Mbaye Ndiaye missed the first penalty for his team.
- Joseph Layousse scored for Senegal in the 16th minute, while Sabir Bougrine equalized for Morocco in the 23rd minute.
- Morocco will face Madagascar in the final at Kasarani Stadium on August 30.
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Morocco and Madagascar Advance to CHAN 2024 Final - August 2025
Morocco is chasing a historic third African Nations Championship (CHAN) title after eliminating holders Senegal 5-3 on penalties in Kampala. The match ended 1-1 after regular and extra time. Madagascar also secured a historic spot in the CHAN final, defeating Sudan 1-0 in a tense semi-final in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. Toky Rakotondraibe scored the decisive goal in extra time, despite Madagascar playing with 10 men for over 40 minutes. As part of its media tour, the CHAN 2024 trophy also made an appearance at the Standard Group Headquarters in Kenya, accompanied by football legends Victor Wanyama and Mrisho Ngasa.
