NAIROBI, Aug. 23 -- AT Moi International Sports Centre in Nairobi, Kenyas campaign ended in heartbreak as they were knocked out by Madagascar following a tense penalty shootout.

After a 1-1 draw in regular time, the match was decided by spot-kicks, with Madagascar prevailing 4-3.

Kenya and Madagascar played out a tightly contested match that saw both sides share spoils in regular time.

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The first half offered few chances, with neither team able to break the deadlock. Kenya edged the possession and were quicker to second balls but lacked a cutting edge in the final third.

The game sprang to life early in the second half when Alph...