CHAN – Morocco Advances to the Quarterfinals After Victory Against DR Congo
The local team from Morocco has secured its spot in the quarter-finals of the African Nations Championship (CHAN) by defeating the Democratic Republic of Congo with a score of 3-1 during the fifth and final day of Group A. The match took place on Sunday at Nyayo Stadium in Nairobi.
The Atlas Lions constructed their victory with a brace from Oussama Lamlaoui (8th and 80th minutes) and a penalty converted by Mohamed Hrimat in the 70th minute. The sole Congolese goal was scored by Jephte Kitambala Bola in the 43rd minute.
With this victory, Morocco finishes second in Group A with 9 points, just behind Kenya, which remains at the top with 10 points following a narrow 1-0 win against Zambia thanks to Ryan Ogam (75th minute).
In the quarter-finals, Morocco will face Tanzania this Friday at 6:00 PM in Dar es Salaam, aiming to advance to the semi-finals of the tournament.
