Morocco win second CHAN title after defeating Mali in final
February 8, 2021
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CAF | Morocco won the TOTAL African Nations Championship (CHAN) for the second time by overcoming Mali’s bold challenge 2-0 in a thrilling final at Ahmadou Ahidjo Stadium in Yaounde on Sunday night.
Two second-half headers by Abdelmouna Boutouil and captain Ayoub El Kaabi sealed the victory for the Atlas Lions in the tournament in Cameroon to hand them the title.
The Atlas Lions repeated the success on home soil three years ago by a margin that hardly looked possible as the Eagles stood toe-to-toe with the favourites for over an hour.
Rwanda’s goalkeeper Olivier Kwizera had to be alert to deny Morocco El Kaabi with a fine save seven minutes after the resumption of the second half as the champions exerted more pressure.
The Sparrowhawks, who are debuting in the tournament, moved second courtesy of a maiden 2-1 win against the Cecafa champions.
Meanwhile, an own goal from Paul Mbowa in the 48th minute contributed big in handing Le Roy a win in Cameroon. Uganda were not discouraged by the goal as they equalised three minutes later when Saidi Kyeyune scored a classic goal.
Togo fought and restored the lead when Yendoutie Nane’s curling effort from some 20 yards out beat Charles Lukwago in Uganda’s goal in the 57th minute.
Holders Morocco held by Rwanda in CHAN Group C clash
Title holders Morocco were held to a goalless draw by a stubborn Rwanda side in Group C of the TOTAL African Nations Championship (CHAN) match in Cameroon on Friday.
The Atlas Lions, who won their opening match 1-0 against Togo, failed to show their prowess and effectiveness as they were frustrated by a defensive-minded Rwanda side at the Reunification Stadium in Douala.
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Striker Walid El Karti and Ayoud El Kaabi spurned some decent scoring chances for the Atlas Lions in both halves of the game, destroying their chances of winning the game.