CHAN 2024: Madagascar defeat Kenya on penalties to book place in semi-final

Madagascar are through to the semi-final of the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN) after overcoming Kenya in the quarter-finals.

After the group stage action in the tournament, the knockout games are underway, with fans rallying behind their teams in hopes of making it to the final.

Today, two quarter-final matches are being played.

In the first quarter-final match, Kenya locked horns with Madagascar at Moi International Sports Centre.

Both teams put up a good performance in the first half, making it clear of their intent to secure victory.

However, with the attacks of the teams failing to equalize, the first half ended in a stalemate.

Three minutes into the second half, Kenya took the lead through a strike from Alphonce Omija.

Unfortunately, the team could not guard the lead, leaving Madagascar to restore parity in the 69^th minute when Fenohasina Razafimaro converted a penalty kick.

With the scoreline level at full-time, the game went into extra time but neither side could find the winner.

Down to penalties, the players of Madagascar showed nerves of steel, securing a 4-3 win to book their place in the semi-final.