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East African Powerhouses Advance to CHAN 2025 Quarter-Finals
19 Aug
Summary
- Four teams secure quarter-final spots in CHAN 2025
- Kenya and Tanzania top their groups, Morocco and Madagascar advance
- Tournament serves as preparation for 2027 Africa Cup of Nations
According to the latest news, as of August 19, 2025, four national teams have already secured their places in the quarter-finals of the African Nations Championship (CHAN) 2025. The teams that have advanced are Tanzania, Morocco, Kenya, and Madagascar.
In the group stage matches played last week, Kenya topped Group A with 10 points, edging out Morocco, who finished second with 9 points. In Group B, Tanzania finished first with 10 points, while Madagascar qualified as runners-up with 7 points, surpassing Mauritania on goal difference.
The quarter-final matches are set to take place on Friday, August 22. Madagascar will face Kenya, while Morocco will take on Tanzania at the Benjamin Mkapa Stadium, which has a capacity of 60,000 spectators.
This CHAN tournament is particularly significant as it serves as vital preparation for Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda, who will co-host the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations finals. The performance of these teams in the current championship will undoubtedly provide valuable insights and experience as they gear up for the prestigious continental tournament in two years' time.
