The Moroccan national team secured its place in the semi-finals of the African Nations Championship (CHAN) after defeating Tanzania, one of the co-hosting countries, with a goal to nil. The match, which took place in Dar es Salaam, was a scene of intense tactical confrontation, where the solid Tanzanian defense tested the Moroccan attack. Ultimately, Oussama Lamlioui broke the deadlock, scoring the only goal of the match and propelling Morocco to the next round of the competition.
The first half saw a stalemate between the two teams, with each seeking to find a weakness in the other’s defense. The Moroccan goalkeeper, El Mehdi Al Harrar, played a crucial role, fending off several Tanzanian attacks and showcasing his great vigilance. Despite the opportunities available to Tanzania, Morocco’s persistence and experience ultimately paid off. Lamlioui’s perfect finish, following a decisive pass from Youssef Belammari, sealed the match’s fate in the 65th minute, adding a fourth goal to Lamlioui’s tally in the tournament.
This decisive victory over Tanzania has propelled Morocco to the final four of the competition, an achievement that confirms its status as two-time defending champions. This new generation of players has a clear goal: to retain the trophy. The team can rely on the experience and leadership of key players such as captain Rabie Hrimat, who was named Man of the Match for the second time, as well as the talent of Sabir Bougrine and Oussama Lamlioui. Other players have also distinguished themselves with exceptional performances throughout the tournament, such as Youssef Mehri, Khalid Ait Ouarkhane, and Mohamed Boulacsout, whose contributions have been crucial for the Atlas Lions.
After their qualification, the Atlas Lions are preparing for the next challenge: the semi-final. They will face the winner of the quarter-final match between Uganda and Senegal. Tarik Sektioui’s men will be following that game closely to analyze their future opponent. The semi-final is scheduled to take place on Tuesday, August 26, in Kampala.
Hrimat at his finest! 😮💨
— CAF_Online (@CAF_Online) August 22, 2025
A brilliant display earns him his second TotalEnergies Man of the Match award. 🇲🇦👏@Football2gether | #TotalEnergiesCHAN2024 pic.twitter.com/uzExJS13EM
