Five countries have been eliminated from the ongoing CAF African Nations Championship (CHAN) — Zambia, Angola, Nigeria, Burkina Faso, and the Central African Republic.
Zambia and Angola Suffer Final Blow
Zambia and Angola were the latest casualties after losing to Morocco and DR Congo, respectively, on Thursday.
Morocco Outclasses Zambia
In Group A, Morocco sealed a 3-1 victory over Zambia, leaving the Chipolopolo at the bottom of the table with zero points from three matches and just one fixture remaining.
DR Congo Shuts Out Angola
DR Congo triumphed 2-0 against Angola, who now sit in 4th place with four points from four games.
Group A Leaders Hold Strong
Kenya tops the group with seven points from three matches, followed closely by Morocco and DR Congo, both on six points from three games.
Early Exit for West and Central African Teams
Nigeria, Burkina Faso, and the Central African Republic had already bowed out earlier in the competition.
Five Nations Share Same Fate
The latest results confirm all five nations are out of contention for the CHAN title.
Morocco and DR Congo Boost Chances
With their victories, both Morocco and DR Congo remain strong contenders in the knockout race.
Zambia’s Campaign Ends in Disappointment
The defeat marks a bitter end to Zambia’s CHAN journey, failing to register a single point.
Angola’s Mixed Results Fall Short
Despite picking up four points earlier in the tournament, Angola’s loss to DR Congo sealed their exit.