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Rabat – After an epic match against Egypt, the Atlas Lions clinched the 2023 Under 23 African Cup of Nations (U23 AFCON), beating the defending champions 2-1 on Saturday at Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat.
In the 10th minute, Egypt’s defender Mahmoud Saber broke the deadlock, scoring the opening goal of the game and giving his team an early advantage. However, Morocco’s forward Yanis Begraoui swiftly responded, equalizing the score with a well-taken goal in the 37th minute.
While the game finished in another deadlock, entering into extra time, Morocco’s midfielder Oussama Targhalline tipped the scale back in his team’s favor scoring a second goal and securing Morocco’s victory.
Prior to the Saturday game, the Atlas Lions qualified for the final stage of the AFCON after defeating Mali 4-3 on penalties.
The Moroccan team started their campaign this year on a strong note, finishing at the top of Group A in the group stage with a total of nine points. In their U23
AFCON opener, the Moroccan team secured a thrilling last-minute 2-1 victory against Guinea.
They followed it up with a dominant display of their attacking prowess in the second match, overwhelming Ghana with a convincing 5-1 triumph.
