DAR ES SALAAM, Tanzania — Morocco has advanced to the semifinals of the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN) after a 1-0 victory over Tanzania at the Benjamin Mpaka National Stadium in Dar es Salaam. The Atlas Lions secured their spot in the final four of the tournament, which is being co-hosted by Uganda, Kenya, and Tanzania.
The decisive goal of the floodlit match came from Berkane Football Club forward Oussama Lamlioui, who scored in the 65th minute with an assist from Raja Casablanca midfielder Youssef Belammari. Morocco now awaits the winner of the quarterfinal clash between Uganda and Senegal.
Uganda is set to host Senegal in the third quarterfinal on Saturday, August 23, 2025, at the Mandela National Stadium, Namboole.
In the first quarterfinal match, co-host Kenya was eliminated after losing to Madagascar 4-3 in a penalty shootout at the Moi International Sports Centre in Nairobi. The two teams were tied at 1-1 after 120 minutes of play.
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Gor Mahia defender Alphonce Omija put Kenya in the lead three minutes into the second half. However, Elgeco Plus midfielder Fenohasina Razafimaro equalized for Madagascar with a penalty in the 71st minute.
During the tense penalty shootout, Madagascar won 4-3 to secure their place in the semi-finals. For Madagascar, Nantenaina Randriamanampisoa, Lalaina Cliver Rafanomezantsoa, Fenohasina Razafimaro, and Toky Rakotondraibe all scored, while only Heriniaina Randrianirina missed his kick.
For Kenya, Mohammed Siraj, Daniel Sakari, and Sylvester Owino converted their penalties, but Michael Kibwage and Alphonce Omija both missed, much to the dismay of the home crowd.
Madagascar will now face the winner of the match between Sudan and Algeria in the semi-final.
