Morocco Revives Its Hopes in “CHAN” as Qualification Depends on the Congo Clash
The Moroccan national team for local players has successfully rekindled its hopes of advancing to the next round of the African Nations Championship (CHAN 2024) after a convincing victory over Zambia, winning three goals to one in the third round of Group A matches.
The win featured a goal from captain Rabi Hrimat in the 45+2 minute, followed by a goal from Osama Malloui in the 67 minute. Zambia managed to narrow the gap through Andrew Ferry in the 70 minute, but Saber Bougrine sealed the victory with a third goal before the final whistle. With this win, Morocco temporarily climbed to second place with six points, behind the leaders Kenya with seven points. Angola sits in third with four points, followed by the Democratic Republic of Congo with three points, and Zambia at the bottom with just one point.
This result has brought the Moroccan team back into contention, but qualification is not yet guaranteed, as it hinges on the final match against the Democratic Republic of Congo scheduled for Sunday. Several scenarios emerge: a win for Morocco would guarantee direct passage to the next round, while a draw may suffice if Angola stumbles against Kenya. Conversely, a loss would leave Morocco at the mercy of the results from other teams.
As Moroccan fans await this decisive clash, the coaching staff faces a dual challenge: maintaining the attacking efficiency displayed against Zambia and addressing defensive lapses that allowed a goal in the second half. The team’s success in balancing these aspects will be key to their progression and continued journey in the tournament.
