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Favourites Morocco begin CHAN 2024 with solid 2-0 win over Angola

Morocco' Imad Riahi (18)celebrate with his team mate after scoring openning goal against Angola at the Nyayo National stadium.  [Jonah Onyango]

Morocco kicked off their CHAN 2024 campaign in confident fashion, securing a 2-0 win over Angola at Nairobi’s Nyayo Stadium on Saturday. A composed finish from Imad Riahi and a late own goal by Angola defender Kinito ensured the North Africans walked away with all three points in their Group A opener.

In the same group, hosts Kenya edged DR Congo 1-0 in a tight contest, courtesy of a decisive strike from Allan Odhiambo just before half-time.

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