Morocco defeated South Africa 2-0 in their Group B opener at the 2023 U-17 AFCON in Constantine, Algeria on Sunday.
The win saw Morocco replace Golden Eaglets of Nigeria in top spot, courtesy of a superior goals scored in their group opener against South Africa.
Earlier on Sunday the Eagles pipped Zambia 1-0 thanks to Favour Daniel’s second half goal.
After a goalless first half, Morocco broke the deadlocks through Abdelhamid Boudlal and Adam Hanin.
Boudlal scored the penalty spot on 72 minutes after South Africa’s Benjamin Wallis stopped a cross with his hand.
And in the 83rd minute Morocco went 2-0 ahead as Hanin slotted the ball home, after the South African keeper spilled the ball after colliding with his player.
Morocco will take on the Golden Eaglets on Wednesday, May 3rd in their second Group B game.
While it will be a South African affair when Zambia face South Africa also on Wednesday.
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COMMENTS
We would have been at par with Morocco had we converted our penalty.
The penalty taker for Nigeria was very lackadaisical he took the penalty like he was a Zambian defender giving a back pass to his goalkeeper.It was so frustrating seeing a great opportunity wasted because every goal counts in a tournament.
Don’t mind the guy called Eke, he was a substitute and still took penalty as if he Was tired
Thumbs up brotherman. The penalty taker was wasteful.
How I wish Morocco meet Zambia in next game.and Nigeria go for South Africa.
Just to know how good dey could be.
Zambia is a very strong team.
They beat Senegal team in this competition a week ago