The U23 AFCON kicked off in Morocco on Saturday 24 June. In the opening game, the host nation took on Guinea in Group A. The Moroccans came from behind to win 2-1.
Guinea had the best chances in the first half. And it was only logical that the Guineans should open the scoring in the dying moments of the 1st half. Algassime Bah (45+2) punished the Moroccans. The Moroccans had not managed a single shot in the first half. Too few to worry the Guineans.
However, the first shot hit the target. Morocco equalised with their first shot of the game when Ez Abde won a penalty (1-1, 68'). From then on, the chances kept coming for the Atlas Cubs. It paid off when Abde doubled the lead from the penalty spot (90+7). Guinea thought they had equalised but Oularé's goal (90+10) was disallowed. With this win, Morocco (3 pts) take the lead. In the other match in Group A, Ghana and DR Congo meet this Sunday at 3pm GMT.
FULL-TIME ⏰
Abdessamad Ezzalzouli leads a dramatic Morocco comeback to get all 3 points vs Guinea!
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