Two-time African Nations Championship winners Morocco moved into the semi-finals of the 2024 edition after defeating co-hosts Tanzania in Dar es Salaam on Friday, Afrosport reports.
The Atlas Lions finished second in Group A behind co-hosts Kenya, while the Taifa Stars topped Group B ahead of Madagascar, Mauritania, Burkina Faso and Central African Republic.
After failing to create anything from a combined five shots on target in the first half, the floodgates were finally opened in the 65th minute when Youssef Belammari nicely set up Oussama Lamlioui for a clinical finish.
It was the RS Berkane forward’s fourth goal of the tournament, which sees him top the goalscorer charts.
Semifinals bound! ✅
The Atlas Lions roar their way into the semis! 🇲🇦
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The goal was more than enough to send the Moroccans to their consecutive CHAN semi-final, where they will face either co-hosts Uganda or reigning champions Senegal.
