NAIROBI, Aug. 4 — Morocco made a strong start to its bid for a third CAF African Nations Championship (CHAN) title with a 2-0 victory over Angola in Nairobi on Sunday evening.
Imad Riahi opened the scoring in the 29th minute with a stunning long-range strike after receiving a through ball from Mohamed Hrimat.
Morocco sealed the win in the 81st minute when Angola’s Balanga Kinito headed the ball into his own net.
The result placed Morocco at the top of Group A on goal difference, ahead of host Kenya, which earlier in the day upset another two-time champion, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, 1-0.
Morocco has extended its unbeaten run in the CHAN to 14 matches. All Group A matches are played in Nairobi, with the top two teams among the five in the group advancing to the quarterfinals.
The CHAN is exclusive to players competing in their respective domestic leagues, with this year’s edition co-hosted by Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda.
Group A action continues Thursday as Kenya faces Angola and the DR Congo meets Zambia. Morocco will return to action on Sunday against Kenya. (Xinhua)
