CO-HOSTS KENYA SECURE QUARTER-FINALS SPOT IN CHAN DEBUT

Co-hosts Kenya join quarter-finals in CHAN debut

Kenya has made history by becoming the second co-host to secure a quarter-finals spot in the ongoing TotalEnergies Africa Nations Championship 2024. The Harambee Stars, as they are known, have shown remarkable form in Group A matches, accumulating seven points after three matches. Despite facing stiff competition from Morocco and DR Congo, Kenya remains unbeaten and holds the top spot in the group standings.

Group A results

In the most recent matches, Morocco emerged victorious against Zambia with a 3-1 scoreline, while DR Congo comfortably defeated Angola 2-0. These results have further solidified Kenya's position at the top of the group, as they cannot finish below second place due to their superior head-to-head record against both Morocco and DR Congo, who are currently on six points each.

Final group stage implications

With all eyes on the final matches in Group A, the Atlas Lions of Morocco and the Leopards of DR Congo will face off in a crucial "break or make" tie. The winner of this match will join the Harambee Stars in the quarter-finals, as Kenya has already secured their spot. Even if the two giants draw, and Kenya loses to Zambia in their final match, they will still remain above the two teams and only be joined by the Atlas Lions on better goal difference.

Elimination of Zambia and Angola

Meanwhile, Zambia and Angola have been eliminated from the tournament, as they find themselves at the bottom of the group standings. With no chance of advancing to the knockout stages, both teams will now focus on ending their campaigns on a high note.

"The two giants, record winners of the competition face off in a break or make tie with the winner joining the Harambee Stars who beat both in their encounters." - Twitter post from Harambee Stars

As the TotalEnergies Africa Nations Championship 2024 continues to unfold, all eyes will be on the remaining matches in Group A. The Atlas Lions, the Leopards, and the Harambee Stars will be aiming to top the group, while Kenya's journey in the tournament has already made them household names in the football world.