Sofiane Boufal’s 82nd-minute strike handed Morocco a narrow win over Group C rivals Ghana in their Africa Cup of Nations opener. The former Southampton winger pounced on to a loose ball before hammering his effort into the far corner. It was a rare moment of quality in an otherwise uneventful game in Yaounde as four-time winners Ghana frustrated their opponents. Morocco were untroubled in the closing stages, cantering to their win.
The North African side came into the game having won all six of their World Cup qualifiers last year, but the 1976 winners were made to work for their three points. Morocco face debutants Comoros on Friday before Ghana play Gabon.
Chidozie Chima | August 16, 2024
