The African Nations Championship (CHAN) 2024 semifinals have concluded, with Morocco and Madagascar emerging victorious and booking their spots in the final.
Morocco Eliminates Senegal
Morocco took on defending champions Senegal at the Mandela National Stadium in Namboole, Uganda. The match was a closely contested one, with both teams creating scoring opportunities. Sabir Bougrine scored a spectacular goal for Morocco in the 23rd minute, equalizing Layousse Samb’s header for Senegal in the 16th minute. The match ended 1-1 after regular time, and the teams went into penalties to determine the winner. Morocco’s goalkeeper, El Mehdi Al Harrar, made crucial saves to secure their spot in the final. Morocco went on to win 5-3 on penalties.
Madagascar Stuns Sudan
Madagascar took on Sudan at the Benjamin Mkapa National Stadium in Dar es Salaam. Despite being reduced to 10 men for 40 minutes, including the extra time, Madagascar held their nerves to beat Sudan 1-0. Toky Rakotondraibe scored the winning goal in the 116th minute, sending Madagascar into their first-ever CHAN final. This was a remarkable achievement.
The Final
The CHAN 2024 final will feature Morocco against Madagascar on August 30, 2025, at the Moi International Sports Centre Kasarani in Nairobi, Kenya. The match is expected to be a thrilling encounter, with both teams looking to claim the championship title. Morocco has previously won the championship title in 2018 and 2020.
Madagascar, on the other hand, will be looking to make their mark on the tournament and bring home their first CHAN title.
Best Performances in CHAN
Both Morocco and Madagascar have had impressive runs in the CHAN tournament. Morocco’s best performance was claiming successive titles in 2018 and 2020. Madagascar’s best performance was in 2022 when they finished in third place, winning the bronze medal. This year’s tournament has seen both teams exceed expectations, with Morocco dominating from the group stage and Madagascar making history by reaching their first-ever CHAN final.
Third-Place Playoff
The third-place playoff match will feature Sudan against Senegal on August 29, 2025, at the Mandela National Stadium in Namboole, Uganda. Both teams will be looking to bounce back from their semifinal losses and secure a respectable finish in the tournament.
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