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Kenya’s Harambee Stars will meet Madagascar in the quarter-finals of the African Nations Championship (CHAN 2024), having topped Group “A” with a hard-fought unbeaten run.

At the Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani, Harambee Stars edged Zambia 1–0 courtesy of a 75th-minute strike by Ryan Ogam, who expertly converted a pass from Boniface Muchiri.

The lone goal secured Kenya the top spot in the group.

Meanwhile, at Nyayo National Stadium, Morocco advanced at the expense of DR Congo, winning 3–1.

Oussama Lamlioui opened the scoring, DR Congo replied through Jephte Kitambala just before half-time, but Morocco pulled ahead again via a Mohamed Hrimat penalty, before Lamlioui sealed victory late in the game.

Quarter-finals draw emerges

Kenya vs Madagascar in Nairobi, scheduled for 22 August at 5.00 PM.

Morocco vs Tanzania in Dar es Salaam, also on 22 August, at 20:00  PM .

Kenya concluded Group A with 10 points, followed by Morocco on 9 points.

DR Congo finished third with 6, while Angola (4) and Zambia (0) exited the competition.

From Group B, Madagascar joined co-hosts Tanzania in the quarter-finals.

Madagascar earned progression with a 2–1 win over Burkina Faso at Dar es Salaam’s Benjamin Mkapa Stadium—goals from Fenohasina Razafimaro and Cliver Rafanomezantsoa were enough to edge them ahead.

Kenya will carry home support and momentum into their clash with Madagascar.

Morocco, with a rich CHAN pedigree, face Group B winners.

CHAN is unique in featuring only players active in their domestic leagues and is jointly hosted this year by Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda.

Kenya, co-hosts making their CHAN debut, navigated a challenging “Group of Death” that included heavyweights Morocco, Angola, DR Congo, and Zambia.

Meanwhile, Morocco came in as two-time champions and firm favourites.