Kenya and Madagascar quarter-final football match in the African Nations Championship (CHAN)
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8/22/20251 min read
On August 22, 2025, a major news story concerning Kenya and Madagascar was the quarter-final football match between the two nations in the African Nations Championship (CHAN) tournament.
Key highlights from the day's articles and reports include:
Match Result: Madagascar defeated Kenya 4-3 on penalties after the game ended in a 1-1 draw after extra time. The victory secured Madagascar a spot in the CHAN semi-finals.
The Game: The match was a tense affair held at the Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani, in Nairobi. Kenya, as co-hosts of the tournament, had a large home crowd supporting them. Kenya scored first in the second half through a header by Alphonse Omija, but Madagascar was able to equalize with a penalty.
Kenya's Performance: Despite the loss, Kenya's team, the Harambee Stars, were praised for their performance in the tournament, where they made their debut and finished at the top of their group.
Logistics and Fan Zones: In preparation for the high-stakes match, police in Nairobi issued traffic advisories, closing and diverting roads around the stadium to manage congestion. Additionally, fan zones were set up in various locations, such as Bukhungu Stadium in Kakamega, where big screens were mounted for fans to watch the game.