The group stages of the CHAN PAMOJA 2024 are done and dusted, and now the tournament shifts gears into knockout football, where every mistake could prove costly and every goal could be decisive. Eight nations remain, and the road to glory continues this weekend with quarter-final clashes spread across Nairobi, Dar es Salaam, and Zanzibar.
First up on Friday, 22 August, hosts Kenya look to carry their home momentum into Kasarani when they face Madagascar. The Harambee Stars have been one of the stories of the tournament, but Madagascar’s resilient style and sharp counter-attacks mean this tie is far from straightforward. Later that evening in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania take on African giants Morocco at the Benjamin Mkapa Stadium. The Taifa Stars will be banking on their home support to unsettle the reigning champions, who remain among the favourites to lift the trophy.
On Saturday, 23 August, attention turns to Zanzibar’s Amaan Stadium, where high-flying Sudan lock horns with a battle-hardened Algeria. Sudan, unbeaten in nearly a year, have looked fearless under Kwesi Appiah, but Algeria’s pedigree and tactical discipline make this a potential classic. The day ends at the Mandela National Stadium in Kampala, where Uganda meet defending champions Senegal in a mouth-watering clash. Both sides boast strong midfields and attacking threats, setting up what could be the standout fixture of the quarter-finals.
The winners will progress to the semi-finals on Wednesday, 26 August, split between Dar es Salaam and Kampala, before the third-place playoff on Friday, 29 August and the grand final at Nairobi’s Moi Sports Centre Kasarani on Saturday, 30 August.
With the stakes higher than ever, the knockout stage promises drama, upsets, and unforgettable moments. The dream of continental glory edges closer — but only four will reach the semi-finals, and just two will make it to the ultimate stage in Nairobi.