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Morocco chasing Chan history after trouncing Senegal

Morocco and Senegal players warming up at a nearly empty Namboole Stadium ahead of their CHAN 2024 semi-final.[Rodgers Eshitemi/Standard]

The 2024 African Nations Championship (Chan) will have a new champion after holders Senegal were eliminated by two-time winners Morocco at a nearly empty Namboole Stadium, Kampala on Tuesday.

Atlas Lions trounced the Lions of Teranga 5-3 on penalties after a 1-1 draw both in regular and extra time. With the victory, Morocco have kept their dreams of a third-historic title in the tournament involving local-based players alive. They will face Madagascar in the final at Kasarani Stadium on August 30.

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