Kenya and Tanzania have become the first two teams to qualify for the quarter-finals of the ongoing 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN).
Kenya sealed their place in the last eight after DR Congo defeated Angola 2-0 on Thursday in Group A. That result left the Harambee Stars at the top of the group with 7 points and one game remaining.
Kenya had earlier secured important 1-0 victories over both Morocco and DR Congo, giving them a head-to-head advantage. As a result, neither team can overtake them, regardless of the outcome of the final group games.
Morocco and DR Congo, both sitting on 6 points, will now face off this weekend in a winner-takes-all clash to determine who joins Kenya in advancing from Group A.
Meanwhile, Tanzania became the first team to qualify for the quarter-finals after topping Group B with 9 points from three games, also with one match left to play.
The CHAN tournament, organised by the Confederation of African Football (CAF), features only players who play in their country’s domestic leagues. This year’s edition has seen impressive performances from East African nations.
