Morocco has secured a spot in the knockout stage of the 2023 CAF U23 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament after a resounding 5-1 victory over Ghana.
The second round of group stage matches kicked off on Tuesday with two Group A encounters. In the second match of the day, Morocco faced off against Ghana, delivering a dominating performance that left the Black Meteors devastated.
In the first half of the game, played at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat, Morocco, the host nation took a commanding 3-1 lead, firmly establishing their control over the match.
In the second half, Ghana attempted to mount a comeback, leaving their defense vulnerable. Seizing the opportunity, the Moroccan team capitalized on counter-attacks and scored two more goals, securing an impressive 5-1 victory at the end of the 90 minutes.
With this triumph, Morocco secures a spot in the semi-finals of the 2023 U23 Africa Cup of Nations tournament. On the other hand, Ghana will need to defeat Guinea in their upcoming match on Friday in order to progress to the knockout stage of the U23 AFCON.
Morocco’s impressive performance serves as a testament to their strength and skill, while Ghana faces a crucial match ahead as they strive to keep their tournament hopes alive.