{"id":60622,"date":"2025-08-20T17:41:19","date_gmt":"2025-08-20T17:41:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/lesotho\/all-news\/chan-2024-east-africa-shines-in-final-eight"},"modified":"2025-08-20T18:35:25","modified_gmt":"2025-08-20T18:35:25","slug":"chan-2024-east-africa-shines-in-final-eight","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/lesotho\/all-news\/chan-2024-east-africa-shines-in-final-eight","title":{"rendered":"Chan 2024: East Africa Shines in Final Eight"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Lesotho. <\/strong><\/span>The 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN) has entered its decisive phase, with the quarter-final fixtures officially confirmed after a thrilling conclusion to the group stage.<\/p>\n<p>The co-hosts\u2014Kenya, Tanzania, and Zanzibar\u2014have all secured their passage to the last eight, adding a historic layer of excitement and regional pride to the tournament. Their collective progress has been hailed as a triumph for East African football, ensuring fervent home support in the knockout rounds.<\/p>\n<p>The stage is now set for four tantalizing quarter-final clashes:<\/p>\n<p><b>Friday, 22 August 2025<\/b><br \/>\n<b>Kenya v Madagascar<\/b> \u2013 17:00, Moi International Sports Centre, Nairobi<\/p>\n<p><b>Tanzania v Morocco<\/b> \u2013 20:00, Benjamin Mkapa Stadium, Dar es Salaam<\/p>\n<p><b>Saturday, 23 August 2025<\/b><br \/>\n<b>Sudan v Algeria<\/b> \u2013 17:00, Amaan Stadium, Zanzibar City<\/p>\n<p><b>Uganda v Senegal<\/b> \u2013 20:00, Mandela National Stadium, Kampala<\/p>\n<p>With defending champions Senegal still in the mix, traditional giants Algeria and Morocco eyeing glory, and surprise packages like Madagascar aiming to upset the odds, the knockout stage promises drama, passion, and unforgettable football.<\/p>\n<p><strong>For More News And Analysis About <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Lesotho<\/span> Follow <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Africa-Press<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Lesotho. 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