Knockout Drama Awaits as CHAN 2024 Enters Decisive Stage | OneFootball

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Knockout Drama Awaits as CHAN 2024 Enters Decisive Stage

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Eight Nations Chase Glory in Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda

Knockout Drama Awaits as CHAN 2024 Enters Decisive Stage


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The African Nations Championship CHAN PAMOJA 2024 has reached its decisive stage with the quarter finals set to light up Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda this weekend.

After 36 group stage matches, the tournament's already produced:

  • 74 goal (2+ per game)
  • Three joint top scorers (Allan Okello, Oussama Lamlioui and Thabiso Kutumela) with 3 goal each
  • Standout goalkeeping displays especially from Madagascar’s veteran Michel Lalain’Arinjaka

Now 8 nation remain in pursuit of continental glory. Here’s look at the fixtures, key stats and players most likely to shape the knockout drama.

Quarter Final Fixtures - CHAN 2024

Friday 22 August

Saturday 23 August

  1. 17:00 Uganda vs Senegal
  2. 20:00 Sudan vs Algeria

Key Players to Watch

  1. Ryan Ogam (Kenya): Marksman with perfect timing

Kenya’s fairytale run has been spearheaded by Ogam who scored winners against Morocco & Zambia with his trademark turn and shoot technique.

  1. Michel Lalain’Arinjaka (Madagascar): The veteran wall

At 39 Lalaina has been sensational making 15 save & earning 2 Man of the Match awards.

  1. Clement Francis Mzize (Tanzania): The Taifa Stars new jewel

Only 21 Mzize's already lit up CHAN with brace against Madagascar.

  1. Oussama Lamlioui (Morocco): The sharpest weapon

With 3 goal in 2 game, Lamlioui's emerged as Morocco’s game changer.

  1. Allan Okello (Uganda): Creative spark

Three goal and assist underline Okello’s importance. His flair & link up play will be crucial if Uganda are to unlock Senegal’s rock solid defence.

  1. Layousse Samb (Senegal): The left sided powerhouse

Senegal've conceded just once all tournament. Samb’s ability to combine defensive solidity with attacking surges makes him vital against Uganda’s open style.

  1. Abdelrazig Taha Yagoub Omer (Sudan): Midfield general

The 32 year old has been tireless scoring twice against Nigeria and anchoring Sudan’s midfield.

  1. Abderrahmane Meziane (Algeria): Creative engine

With Mahious yet to ignite, Meziane's carried Algeria’s attacking load with goals & assists.

What’s Next?

  • Semi finals: 26 - 27 August
  • CHAN 2024 Final: Saturday 30 Aug

With East African hosts Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda all still in contention, the region dreams of first ever CHAN crown.

But defending champions Senegal, 2 time winners Morocco and powerhouses Algeria & Sudan stand in their way.

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