Bernice Larryoboh
Morocco’s U-17 team has secured a 2-0 win against South Africa in their opening game of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) U-17 tournament on Sunday, taking the top spot in Group B.
The Young Atlas Lions scored two second-half goals to beat the Young Bafana Bafana who paraded Nigeria-born Michael Dokunmu.
Despite a scoreless first half, Abdelhamid Boudlal and Adam Hanin scored in the second half to give Morocco the win.
The 2-0 win puts Morocco top of the table in Group B. NEWSTODAYNG recalled that, the Golden Eaglets are currently second after securing a 1-0 win against Zambia in the earlier fixtures.
Nigeria will now face Morocco on Wednesday, while South Africa and Zambia will play each other. The match between Nigeria and Morocco will take place on May 3rd, Wednesday, at 7 pm Nigerian time.
Below is the Group B Fixtures:
Nigeria v Morocco – May 3rd, Wednesday, 7 pm Nigerian time
Zambia v South Africa – May 3rd, Wednesday, 10 pm Nigerian time