CHAN 2024: Kenya crash out as Madagascar triumph on penalties in quarter-finals

Kenya’s bid to reach their first continental semi-final in 38 years ended in heartbreak as Madagascar held their nerve in a dramatic penalty shoot-out to reach the semi-finals.

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23 Aug, 2025

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Kenya crashed out of the African Nations Championship (CHAN) on Friday after they lost 4-3 in post-match penalties after playing to a 1-1 draw in the quarter finals.

The co-hosts had a goal ruled out for offside after taking the lead in the second half, before Madagascar scored the leveler in the 66th minute.