Morocco, semi-finalist of the last World Cup, started its CAN 2023 perfectly this Wednesday, January 17 by correcting Tanzania (3-0) on the occasion of the first day of group F of the group stage.
20:20 – Match summary
Morocco succeeds in entering the competition in this CAN 2023 by easily beating Tanzania (3-0). After a sluggish start to the match with a very slow pace, the solution came from a set piece. Hakim Ziyech takes a long-range free kick but the Taifas Stars goalkeeper, Aishi Manula, makes a save that is not decisive enough to prevent Romain Saiss from taking the penalty point and pushing the ball into the back of the net (30th). This goal wakes up the Moroccans who will try to score a second goal before returning to the locker room but Manula wins in front of Ziyech in the 36th minute of play. At the break, the Atlas Lions logically lead the score. In the second half, the Taifas Stars returned with better intentions but, despite everything, conceded the first opportunity of the second act. Ounahi delivers a sublime cross for En-Nesyri who misses his recovery (51st). After this opportunity, the Tanzanians will finish the game at 10 after a second yellow for Miroshi (70th). This exclusion is obviously not going to help the Taifas Stars who have had no idea since the start of the match. Morocco goes all out to secure their victory thanks to Marseillais Ounahi who combines with Adli before perfectly deceiving Manula (77th). Three minutes later, En-Nesyri scored a third goal, leaving the Tanzanian goalkeeper no chance on a precise cross from Hakimi (80th). The Taifas Stars will therefore have to break down in numerical inferiority against the Moroccan offensive armada which is full of confidence before facing the Democratic Republic of Congo this Sunday at 3 p.m.
20:05 – The Moroccans are off to a good start
This success in this Morocco – Tanzania brings Walid Regragui’s men closer to qualifying for the rest of this CAN 2023. The Atlas Lions will have to confirm against the Democratic Republic of Congo this Sunday. The Congolese will also be on the pitch at the Laurent Pokou stadium this evening to face Zambia.
20:00 – En-Nesyri in the history of Morocco
The Moroccan striker became the first Moroccan player in history to score in four editions of a CAN. This great performance should delight Youssef En-Nesyri who participated in his team’s great victory in this Morocco – Tanzania.
19:56 – It’s over! Morocco is full of confidence
End of this Morocco – Tanzania! The Atlas Lions easily defeated the Taifas Stars for their start to CAN 2023 (3-0). The Tanzanians made things more complicated with Miroshi’s red card in the 70th minute of play.
19:55 – Hussein warned (90+5′)
The Tanzanians continue to make a lot of mistakes and Hussein receives a yellow card after a serious foul on Amine Harit.
19:50 – Manula’s double save (90+2′)
Adli takes his chance but Manula pushes back towards El Khannouss who takes over at first intention but the Tanzanian goalkeeper is still there to save his team at the end of Morocco – Tanzania.
19:49 – Six minutes of added time
The added time for this Morocco – Tanzania is a minimum of six minutes. The Atlas Lions are heading towards success without a hitch.
19:46 – Moroccan supporters in heaven (87′)
The Moroccan supporters who filled the stands of the Laurent Pokou stadium in San Pedro sing and celebrate the first victory of their team which is taking shape in this CAN 2023.
19:42 – A triple change for Morocco (82′)
Youssef En-Nesyri therefore celebrated his goal from his bench in this Morocco – Tanzania after giving way to El Kaabi. Harit and Boufal also came in and replaced Ounahi and Ziyech.
19:40 – En-Nesyri’s goal is awarded! (81′)
The VAR reviews the assistant referee’s decision to validate the goal of Youssef En-Nesyri who had just given up his place. The Sevillian celebrates from his bench!
19:39 – En-Nesyri’s goal is disallowed (80′)
Short-lived joy for En-Nesyri who scores before seeing his goal disallowed for an offside position.
19:37 – What a goal from Ounahi! (78′)
They were embarrassed a few seconds ago but are perfectly on this action. Adli and Ounahi combine before the Marseillais perfectly adjusts Manula with an unstoppable flat foot.
19:36 – Adli and Ounahi get in each other’s way (77′)
Ziyech overflows and gives a ball back but Adli and Ounahi step on each other a little which allows the Tanzanian defense to free themselves.
19:31 – Change for Morocco (72′)
The Atlas Lions make their first change in this Morocco – Tanzania. Amallah and Ezzalzouli give up their place. El Khannouss and Adli enter.
19:29 – Red for Miroshi (70′)
It was hanging in his face! Miroshi is excluded after another foul on Ounahi. The Chaktior midfielder has been on a roll since picking up his first booking in the first half.
19:28 – A new change (69′)
Adel Amrouche makes a new change in this Morocco – Tanzania with the entry of Salum in place of Samatta.
19:27 – Abraham’s cross too far (68′)
The Tanzanian midfielder fights to straighten the trajectory of the ball but his cross ends at the third post.
19:26 – Ounahi misses his shot (67′)
The Marseillais took advantage of good work from Ezzalzouli before hitting with a curler. The ball passes over the Tanzanian cages in this Morocco – Tanzania.
19:22 – Mnoga’s poorly controlled tackle (64′)
Ezzalzouli has difficulty getting up after a very strong and rather violent tackle from the Tanzanian full-back who escapes without warning. The referee was very kind on this one.
19:20 – A yellow on both sides (62′)
M’Mombwa and Chibi receive a yellow card in this Morocco – Tanzania after a head to head. Tempers heated up very briefly.
19:18 – Taifas Stars too imprecise (59′)
We will have to do better for the Taifas Stars in this Morocco – Tanzania if Adel Amrouche’s men want to come back to the level of the Atlas Lions. Yassine Bounou must be bored right now.
19:14 – Amallah too wait-and-see (57′)
The Moroccan midfielder had not sensed Zieych’s good pass in the penalty area and was unable to get hold of the ball to strike.
19:13 – Miroshi plays with fire (54′)
The Tanzanian midfielder, already warned in this Morocco – Tanzania, wipes his sole on Ounahi. The referee does not issue a second yellow although the Olympian midfielder seems to be suffering.
19:11 – Saiss is booked (52′)
The Moroccan captain is late on Msuva and is warned by the referee of this Morocco – Tanzania who does not hesitate to take action in this match.
19:10 – Another opportunity for En-Nesyri (51′)
The Moroccan center forward lacks success in this Morocco – Tanzania. He is still missing his recovery from a perfect cross from Azzedine Ounahi.