Morocco’s Oussama Lamlioui scored a spectacular strike in the 80th minute to give the Atlas Lions a 3-2 victory over Madagascar in the final of the 2024 African Nations Championship at Kasarani Stadium in Nairobi, Kenya.
The final was a thrilling encounter, with Madagascar providing spirited resistance against heavy favorites Morocco.
Felicite “Fely” Manohantsoa gave Madagascar an early lead with a splendid strike from distance in the 9th minute. However, Morocco regained composure and equalized through Youssef Mehri’s towering header in the 27th minute.
Morocco snatched the lead just before halftime courtesy of Lamlioui, who poked the ball past Toldo after collecting a deflected cross.
Madagascar equalized in the 68th minute through Toky Rakotondraibe, who made no mistake with a sharp first touch and finish.
Lamlioui stole the spotlight with his incredible finish from 50 yards out in the 80th minute, catching Madagascar goalkeeper Michel “Toldo” Ramandimbisoa off his line.
The goal sealed Morocco’s record third CHAN title, while Madagascar came up just short in their first-ever final appearance at an African tournament.
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