In the opening matches of Group F at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, Morocco exhibited dominance by securing a resounding 3-0 victory against Tanzania, while Zambia and DR Congo settled for a draw in Côte d’Ivoire.
MOROCCO 3-0 TANZANIA
Match Highlights:
- 30th Minute: Romain Saiss opened the scoring for Morocco, providing an early lead.
- 70th Minute: Tanzania faced a setback as Novatus Miroshi received his second yellow card, reducing them to 10 players.
- 77th Minute: Azzedine Ounahi extended Morocco’s lead, increasing the score to 2-0.
- 80th Minute: Youssef En-Nesyri sealed the victory with a goal, concluding the match with a comprehensive 3-0 win for Morocco.
Morocco’s impressive performance positions them as strong contenders in the tournament, with aspirations to secure another AFCON title. Their first and only AFCON triumph dates back to 1976 in Ethiopia.
The upcoming fixture in Group F will feature the Democratic Republic of Congo facing Chipolopolo of Zambia.
DR Congo and Zambia Share Spoils in Intense 1-1 Draw at AFCON 2023
In a highly contested encounter at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo) and Zambia engaged in a fierce battle, ultimately settling for a 1-1 draw in Group F.
Match Summary:
- 23rd Minute: Zambia thrilled their fans by taking the lead through Kings Kangwa’s goal.
- 27th Minute: DR Congo responded swiftly with an equalizer, courtesy of a brilliant strike by Yoane Wissa.
- Second Half: Despite numerous goal-scoring opportunities, both teams were unable to break the deadlock.
- VAR Drama: DR Congo had a chance to secure the win with a penalty, but VAR intervened to cancel the decision.
- Final Result: The match concluded with both Zambia and DR Congo settling for a point each, showcasing the competitiveness of Group F in the tournament.
