Morocco surpassed Kenya in five goals thriller

Morocco exceeded the debutant Kenia 3-2 in his Opening Game of Group B of Thursday 2025 Sub-20 Africa Cup of Nations on Thursday.

Kenya took a surprise advantage through Lawrence Ouma in the 16th minute, but Mohamed Zabiri matched Morocco in the 45th minute.

Zabiri was again on the target when he scored 10 minutes in the second half to put Morocco 2-1 ahead.

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Kenya obtained the level in the 71st minute thanks to Hassan Beja, but with 12 minutes, Reda Laalaui obtained the winner of the North Africa.

Earlier on Thursday, Nigeria’s flying eagles defeated Tunisia 1-0 thanks to Auwal Ibrahim’s first strike.

The Flying Eagles will now face Morocco in their second meeting of Group B on Sunday, May 4.

By James Agberebi