CHAN 2016: Zambia qualify for quarter finals

Zambia has qualified for quarter finals after beating Uganda 1-0 in the 2016 African Nations Championship (CHAN).

41 minutes into the game, Zambian striker Christopher Katongo shot a headed goal following a free kick at the Umuganda stadium in Rwanda.

FT- Uganda 0-1 Zambia #UGAZMB #CHAN2016 OfficialFUFA FAZFootball pic.twitter.com/aRnPhLNVVk

— CAF (@CAF_Online) January 23, 2016

Despite Uganda having 53 per cent ball possession, the cranes failed to press for an equalizer.

Match Statistics: Uganda(FUFA) 0-1 Zambia(FAZ) #UGAZMB OfficialFUFA FAZFootball pic.twitter.com/LA4i1eFuSj

— CAF (@CAF_Online) January 23, 2016

Zambia is now the third team to qualify for the quarter finals with a match to spare. Hosts Rwanda was the first team to qualify after beating Gabon 2-1 followed by the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Meanwhile, Zimbabwe has became the second team to be eliminated after losing to Mali 1-0.

On Friday, Nigeria’s plans to progress to the quarter-final were thwarted after a 1-1 draw with Tunisia. Currently in group C, Nigeria’s fate and Tunisia’s will be known on Tuesday when they play Guinea and Niger respectively.

Here are the Group C standings after the second group stage fixtures. Nigeria are on top with four points. #CHAN2016 pic.twitter.com/MuA52Dvlq8

— Orange CHAN 2016 (@CHANRwanda) January 22, 2016