Morocco Advances to CHAN Semi-Finals with Dominant 3-1 Win Over Zambia
Morocco won, Sunday, January 31 at the Reunification Stadium in Douala, against Zambia (3-1) in the quarter-finals of the African Nations Championship (CHAN). It thus secures its ticket for the semi-finals and will face Cameroon, who defeated DR Congo.
A great victory for the defending champion. Morocco played a great game throughout the match. With a pass from Abdelilah Hafidi served in depth, Sofiane Rahimi, deceives the Zambian goalkeeper Allan Chibwe and opens the scoring in the 38th second. The pace accelerates. Mohammed Ali Bamaamar scores the second goal without difficulty (8th, 2-0). The Chipolopolo lose all hope. Team captain El Kaabi Ayoub increases the score in the 39th minute of play. A difficult first half for Zambia.
On returning from the locker room, the Zambians try to save face. Moses Phiri scores a goal in the 80th minute of play, reducing the score (3-1). The Chipolopolo thus fail, for the third consecutive time, in the quarter-finals of the CHAN.
The Atlas Lions continue the adventure. Defending champions, they will face Cameroon, the host country, in the semi-finals.
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