CHAN: Walias to face Les Hirondelles next

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia – The Walia Ibex of Ethiopia, who eliminated the Harambee Stars of Kenya on a 2-0 aggregate score yesterday, will face Les Hirondelles of Burundi in the final round qualification of the 2016 African Nations Championship (CHAN).

The first leg match will be played in Bujumbura on October 16 with the return leg match taking place in Addis Ababa one week later.

Apart from the Kenya vs Ethiopia clash, there were two other Central & East zone matches yesterday. Burundi completed a double over Djibouti with a 2-0 win and seal their place at the next round 4-1 on aggregate.

Elsewhere in Kampala, John Bocco gave the Taifa Stars a 57th minute lead from the spot before midfielder Keziron Kizito leveled for the Cranes eight minutes from time. Uganda advanced 4-1 on aggregate.

Results

CENTRAL-EAST ZONE

Uganda 1-1 Tanzania (3-0)

Burundi 2-0 Djibouti (2-1)

Kenya 0-0 Ethiopia (0-2)

The 2016 CHAn competition will be held in Rwanda from January 16 through February 7, 2016.