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Ya Biladi
17 hours ago
- Sport
- Ya Biladi
Morocco advances to CHAN quarterfinals with victory over DR Congo
The Moroccan national team, composed of local players, has advanced to the quarter-finals of the African Nations Championship (CHAN) after a decisive 3-1 victory over DR Congo. This crucial match took place on Sunday at Nairobi's Nyayo Stadium, marking the fifth and final matchday of Group A. The Atlas Lions clinched their win with goals from Oussama Lamlaoui, who scored in the 8th and 80th minutes, and Mohamed Hrimat, who converted a penalty in the 70th minute. DR Congo's sole goal came from Jephte Kitambala Bola in the 43rd minute. With the conclusion of this matchday, Morocco secured second place in Group A, amassing 9 points. They trail behind Kenya, who topped the group with 10 points after edging out Zambia 1-0, thanks to a goal by Ryan Ogam in the 75th minute. Looking ahead to the semi-finals, the Moroccan squad is set to face Tanzania next Friday at 6:00 PM in Dar es Salaam.
Express Tribune
4 days ago
- Sport
- Express Tribune
Morocco sink Zambia in CHAN
Two-time champions Morocco and DR Congo clawed their way back into quarter-final contention with wins over Zambia and Angola in the African Nations championships (CHAN) on Thursday. Morocco crushed Zambia 3-1, while DR Congo needed two second-half goals to defeat Angola. The Zambian back line sustained high pressure as Morocco dominated the early proceedings at the Nyayo National Stadium but the North Africans failed to cash in on three clear chances. The Atlas Lions took the lead in first-half injury time when captain Mohamed Hrimat got onto Youssef Mehri's outswinging corner. Defender Happy Nsiku appeared to have levelled for Zambia in the 65th minute but he was denied after a VAR review confirmed an infringement in the build-up to the goal. Oussama Lamlaoui then capitalised on the confusion to grab Morocco's second just a minute later, before substitute Andrew Phiri pulled one back for Zambia on 70 minutes. Midfielder Sabir Bougrine's stoppage-time strike sent Morocco to second place in Group A with six points, only a point behind leaders Kenya. Fellow two-time winners DR Congo beat Angola 2-0 to end their opponents' hopes of progression in the tournament. Runners-up in 2011, Angola needed victory in their last group match to challenge Kenya at the top of the table, but two second-half goals put paid to those hopes. Jephte Kitambala and Mokonzi Katumbwe capped an impressive display for the Congolese, as they kept alive their chances of a place in the quarter-finals. The Leopards are tied on six points with Morocco, with the two sides meeting in their final group-stage match on Sunday. Kenya will play Zambia in the second match to decide the quarter-finalists.
The Sun
4 days ago
- Sport
- The Sun
Morocco and DR Congo secure crucial CHAN wins over Zambia and Angola
TWO-TIME champions Morocco and DR Congo clawed their way back into quarter-final contention with wins over Zambia and Angola in the African Nations championships (CHAN) on Thursday. Morocco crushed Zambia 3-1, while DR Congo needed two second-half goals to defeat Angola. The Zambian back line sustained high pressure as Morocco dominated the early proceedings at the Nyayo National Stadium but the North Africans failed to cash in on three clear chances. The Atlas Lions took the lead in first-half injury time when captain Mohamed Hrimat got onto Youssef Mehri's outswinging corner. Defender Happy Nsiku appeared to have levelled for Zambia in the 65th minute but he was denied after a VAR review confirmed an infringement in the build-up to the goal. Oussama Lamlaoui then capitalised on the confusion to grab Morocco's second just a minute later, before substitute Andrew Phiri pulled one back for Zambia on 70 minutes. Midfielder Sabir Bougrine's stoppage-time strike sent Morocco to second place in Group A with six points, only a point behind leaders Kenya. Fellow two-time winners DR Congo beat Angola 2-0 to end their opponents' hopes of progression in the tournament. Runners-up in 2011, Angola needed victory in their last group match to challenge Kenya at the top of the table, but two second-half goals put paid to those hopes. Jephte Kitambala and Mokonzi Katumbwe capped an impressive display for the Congolese, as they kept alive their chances of a place in the quarter-finals. The Leopards are tied on six points with Morocco, with the two sides meeting in their final group-stage match on Sunday. Kenya will play Zambia in the second match to decide the quarter-finalists. - AFP
Yahoo
4 days ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
Two-time champions Morocco sink Zambia in CHAN, DRC deny Angola
Two-time champions Morocco and DR Congo clawed their way back into quarter-final contention with wins over Zambia and Angola in the African Nations championships (CHAN) on Thursday. Morocco crushed Zambia 3-1, while DR Congo needed two second-half goals to defeat Angola. The Zambian back line sustained high pressure as Morocco dominated the early proceedings at the Nyayo National Stadium but the North Africans failed to cash in on three clear chances. The Atlas Lions took the lead in first-half injury time when captain Mohamed Hrimat got onto Youssef Mehri's outswinging corner. Defender Happy Nsiku appeared to have levelled for Zambia in the 65th minute but he was denied after a VAR review confirmed an infringement in the build-up to the goal. Oussama Lamlaoui then capitalised on the confusion to grab Morocco's second just a minute later, before substitute Andrew Phiri pulled one back for Zambia on 70 minutes. Midfielder Sabir Bougrine's stoppage-time strike sent Morocco to second place in Group A with six points, only a point behind leaders Kenya. Fellow two-time winners DR Congo beat Angola 2-0 to end their opponents' hopes of progression in the tournament. Runners-up in 2011, Angola needed victory in their last group match to challenge Kenya at the top of the table, but two second-half goals put paid to those hopes. Jephte Kitambala and Mokonzi Katumbwe capped an impressive display for the Congolese, as they kept alive their chances of a place in the quarter-finals. The Leopards are tied on six points with Morocco, with the two sides meeting in their final group-stage match on Sunday. Kenya will play Zambia in the second match to decide the quarter-finalists. aik/nf/ea
