Morocco must do better. Certainly winner of Tanzania (3-0) during his first match at the CAN, he did not prove impressive and was even rather effective in front of goal, ensuring his success in the last quarter of an hour. The Atlas Lions in any case have the opportunity to qualify for the round of 16 in the event of a victory against the DR Congo, this Sunday (3 p.m.) in San Pédro.
The Democratic Republic of Congo, for its part, began the competition with a draw at Zambia (1-1), despite fairly clear domination. Sébastien Desabre’s players have every interest in winning to continue to believe in qualification.
The match sheet
MOROCCO : Bounou – Hakimi, Aguerd, Saïss, Chibi – Amrabat – Ziyech, Ounahi, Amallah, Boufal – En-Nesyri. Selector: Walid Regragui.
RD CONGO : Pain – Pickel, Moutoussamy – Bongonda, Kakuta, Wissa – Things. Selector: Sébastien Desabre.
The highlights
⚽ 6′. HAKIMI OPENS THE SCORE! On the corner hit by Hakim Ziyech, Achraf Hakimi is in the right area and volleys the ball. The Parisian full-back is well balanced and finds the net, despite attempts to intervene from Gaël Kakuta and Lionel Mpasi.
CAN – Group stage
Laurent Pokou Stadium (San Pedro)
Morocco
1 – 0
In progress
RD Congo
20′
Azzedine Ounahi performs a little festival in the Congolese area and ends with a well-inspired backheel for Sofiane Boufal but the latter then loses the ball.
12′
The DR Congo obtains a first situation in the Moroccan penalty area. Following a corner, Gaël Kakuta cuts at the first post and deflects towards the second where Chancel Mbemba is. The Marseille defender wants to volley but misses.
11′
Ziyech takes his chance, Mpasi impeccable
Hakim Ziyech gets on his left foot, cutting inside and following up with the shot at the near post. It’s at ground level but Lionel Mpasi lays down well on the ball.
9′
Mohamed Chibi writhes in pain near the corner post and complains about his knee. The Moroccan remains on the ground for a few seconds but finally gets up.
6′
⚽ HAKIMI OPENS THE SCORE!
On the corner hit by Hakim Ziyech, Achraf Hakimi is in the right area and volleys the ball. The Parisian full-back is well balanced and finds the net, despite attempts to intervene from Gaël Kakuta and Lionel Mpasi. Morocco takes the reins in this meeting.
6′
Problem solved, so we’re back on the pitch at the Laurent Pokou stadium. The Moroccan corner will be able to be played.
⏸ Headphone problem for the referee
The game is interrupted for a few moments. There appears to be a problem within the refereeing body. The center referee cannot hear his colleagues in the headset. The delegate changes at the edge of the field.
2′
The miracle of Mpasi before En-Nesyri!
What a save from Lionel Mpasi. The Rodez goalkeeper flies on his line to release this powerful header from Youssef En-Nesyri. It’s off to a strong start for Morocco, which already gets a corner.
⏱ THE KICK-OFF IS GIVEN!
It’s off to San Pédro. The kick-off has just been given by the Moroccan players.
14h55
The actors’ entrance onto the lawn
The twenty-two actors, accompanied by the refereeing body, appear on the pitch of the Laurent Pokou stadium.
14h54
???? Regragui: “He who does not fear the Congo Leopards will get eaten”
Walid Regragui, Morocco coach, indicated that he was extremely wary of Congo, on the eve of the clash between the two favorites of Group F of CAN 2024.
14h50
???? Mbemba: “Against Morocco, we are going to war”
Present at a press conference on the eve of facing Morocco in the group stage of CAN 2024, Congolese defender Chancel Mbemba assured that the Leopards were ready to “go to war”.
14h30
???? The issues in group F
Winner of its first match against Tanzania (3-0), Morocco took the reins of Group F with three points. DR Congo and Zambia follow behind with one point each. In the event of victory soon, the Moroccans will ensure their qualification for the round of 16. Ditto for the Congolese, who would come very close.
14h20
???? Lineups at kickoff!
The team lineups at kickoff are down. Walid Regragui renews with one exception the same starting lineup as in the first match, Sofiane Boufal replacing Abde Ezzalzouli among the starters. On the Congolese side, however, it is the same eleven players as against Zambia.
???? The compositions! #CAN2023
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14h02
???? Hello everyone!
Welcome to our live commentary of the CAN match between Morocco and the Democratic Republic of Congo. Kick-off will be at 3 p.m.
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