Morocco became the first back-to-back winners of the African Nations Championship (CHAN) when they scored twice after corners to defeat Mali 2-0 in the final in Yaounde Sunday.
2021-02-08 11:34 By: Xinhua
YAOUNDE, Feb. 7 (Xinhua) Title holders Morocco won the African Nations Championship (CHAN) for the second consecutive time on Sunday after beating Mali 2-0 in an exciting final at the Ahmadou Ahidjo Stadium in Yaounde.
The Eagles of Mali showed extraordinary determination in the first half dominating the Atlas Lions of Morocco. Both teams made vigorous attempts to net all throughout first half but all the efforts went in vain.
Morocco opened scoring at the 69th minute through a header by Abdelmouna Boutouil. Captain Ayoub El Kaabi scored a diving header 10 minutes later to seal 2-0 win for Morocco in the CHAN final.
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