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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nThat victory set up a semi-final against Morocco, who edged co-hosts Tanzania 1-0 in Dar es Salaam.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Oussama Lamlaoui scored the only goal of the game midway through the second half, tucking in his fourth of the tournament from a clever assist by Youssef Belammari.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Atlas Lions absorbed heavy pressure in front of a packed 41,000-strong Benjamin Mkapa Stadium but showed composure and tactical discipline to hold firm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Despite missing key defenders Bouchaib El Arsi, Marouane El Ouedni and Abdelhak Assal, coach Tarik Sektioui\u2019s men extended their remarkable knockout-stage record, having now won seven consecutive CHAN elimination matches since 2014.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It means Kampala will host a meeting of two of the competition\u2019s true heavyweights: holders Senegal against Morocco, champions in 2018 and 2020.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Sudan stun Algeria to keep fairytale alive<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
If Senegal and Morocco represent the established elite, Sudan continue to write one of CHAN 2024\u2019s most remarkable stories.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Falcons of Jediane knocked out 2022 finalists Algeria on penalties in Zanzibar after a tense 1-1 draw across 120 minutes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Kwesi Appiah\u2019s side, who had already beaten Nigeria 4-0 and topped a tough group featuring Senegal, showed resilience to go the distance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
An own goal by Algeria\u2019s Ayoub Ghezala handed Sudan the lead, only for Soufiane Bayazid to equalise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n But in the shoot-out, goalkeeper Mohamed Abooja was the hero, saving twice as Sudan triumphed 4-2.<\/p>\n\n\n\n It was a performance that reinforced Sudan\u2019s reputation as a side reborn under the Ghanaian coach. Appiah himself was bullish afterwards, insisting his players \u201cwill not stop here\u201d as they aim to reach their first CHAN final.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Their opponents will be Madagascar, another side with a growing reputation as giant-killers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Barea silenced a full Moi International Sports Centre in Nairobi by knocking out debutants Kenya on penalties.<\/p>\n\n\n\n After Alphonce Omija had headed Kenya into the lead, Madagascar equalised from the spot through Fenohasina Razafimaro before eventually holding their nerve to win 4-3 in the shoot-out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Goalkeeper Michel Ramandimbisoa, already one of the stars of the competition at 39 years old, made two crucial saves, while Toky Rakotondraibe converted the winning kick.<\/p>\n\n\n\n For the three host nations, the quarter-finals proved a painful end to campaigns that had generated huge public excitement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Kenya\u2019s debut run ended in heartbreak, Tanzania\u2019s fairytale was halted by Morocco, and Uganda\u2019s historic breakthrough was dashed by the holders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n But each provided drama and packed stadiums that captured the imagination of fans across the continent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The semi-finals now promise two fascinating contrasts: one a heavyweight duel between champions past and present, the other a battle of surprise packages determined to continue their fairytales.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The winners will advance to the final on Saturday, 30 August, in what is shaping up to be one of the most memorable editions of CHAN in the competition\u2019s history.<\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/newsnest.co.ug\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/image-41.png\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nHosts bow out but tournament delivers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Semi-final fixtures (Tuesday, 26 August 2025)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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