{"id":11605,"date":"2025-08-15T09:46:03","date_gmt":"2025-08-15T06:46:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/news\/?p=11605"},"modified":"2025-08-15T09:46:04","modified_gmt":"2025-08-15T06:46:04","slug":"chan-morocco-beat-zambia-3-1-in-thrilling-clash","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/news\/football-news\/chan-morocco-beat-zambia-3-1-in-thrilling-clash\/","title":{"rendered":"CHAN: Morocco Beat Zambia 3-1 in Thrilling Clash"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The African Nations Championship (CHAN) served up another thrilling clash as Morocco<\/strong> powered past Zambia<\/strong> with a dominant 3-1 victory. In a game filled with drama, disallowed goals, tactical masterstrokes, and late strikes, the Atlas Lions proved why they remain one of Africa\u2019s most formidable football forces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

First Half \u2013 Morocco Take Control<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Morocco began with measured possession and sharp wing play, testing Zambia\u2019s defensive line early. The breakthrough came in the 39th minute<\/strong> when Chisala W.<\/strong> turned the ball into his net under pressure from the Moroccan attack, handing the hosts a deserved 1-0 lead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Atlas Lions extended their dominance just before the break when Hrimat M.<\/strong>, assisted by Mehri Y.<\/strong>, slotted home in 45+2\u2019<\/strong> to make it 2-0. Zambia looked rattled, and the halftime whistle couldn\u2019t come soon enough for Chipolopolo.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Second Half \u2013 Zambia Fight Back, Morocco Seal It Late<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Zambia came out firing after the restart. Coach\u2019s substitutions \u2014 Zulu C.<\/strong> and Phiri A.<\/strong> \u2014 injected fresh energy, and by the 70th minute<\/strong>, Phiri A.<\/strong> pulled one back with a crisp finish to make it 2-1.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Zambians thought they had equalized in the 65th minute when Nsiku H.<\/strong> found the net, but the goal was disallowed for a foul, sparking heated protests from the players.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Despite Zambia\u2019s resurgence, Morocco\u2019s midfield trio \u2014 led by Mehri Y.<\/strong> \u2014 kept control, and in stoppage time (90+5\u2019<\/strong>), substitute Bougrine S.<\/strong> sealed the win with a calm strike, sending the home fans into raptures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Match Stats Highlights<\/h2>\n\n\n\n