Morocco to Face Madagascar in CHAN 2025 Final

The Moroccan local national team will clash with Madagascar in a highly anticipated final of the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN).

The decisive encounter is set for this Saturday at Moi International Stadium in Nairobi.

Morocco, crowned CHAN champions twice before, booked their place in the final after edging past Senegal on penalties in a dramatic semifinal held at Mandela National Stadium in Kampala, Uganda. 

The match ended 1-1 after extra time, with Joseph Layeus Samb giving Senegal an early lead in the 16th minute before Saber Bougrine equalized for the Atlas Lions in the 23rd. Morocco eventually prevailed 5-3 in the shootout.

On the other side, Madagascar made history by reaching the CHAN final for the first time in their football journey. 

The team sealed a narrow 1-0 victory over Sudan after extra time in Dar es Salaam, sending shockwaves across African football.

The eighth edition of CHAN, co-hosted by Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania, has delivered thrilling contests from the outset. Madagascar’s path to the final included wins over the Central African Republic and Burkina Faso, a draw with Mauritania, a defeat to Tanzania, and a dramatic quarterfinal triumph against hosts Kenya on penalties after a 1-1 draw.