Kenya and Tanzania have both been knocked out of the African Nations Championship (CHAN) after suffering defeats in their decisive group-stage matches. The two East African neighbors had hoped to progress further in the tournament, but their campaigns ended in disappointment.
In Nairobi, Kenya faced a tough challenge against Morocco. The game was intense, with both teams creating chances in the first half. However, the breakthrough came in the 65th minute when Morocco’s Oussama Lamlioui scored the winning goal. He calmly finished a precise pass from Youssef Belammari, beating Kenyan goalkeeper Yakoub Suleiman and silencing the home crowd.
Tanzania also failed to progress after losing their match in Dar es Salaam. Despite strong support from home fans, the team could not capitalize on their opportunities and conceded late in the game. Their exit means there will be no East African representation in the next round.
The results have sparked discussions about the need for better preparation and investment in local football leagues in both countries. Football analysts say the teams showed promise but lacked the finishing edge and experience needed to compete against North African giants like Morocco.
The CHAN tournament, which features only players who play in their home country’s leagues, continues with Morocco among the favorites to lift the trophy.
