Chan 2016: Cote d’Ivoire get first win against Morocco

by
Collins Okinyo
January 21, 2016

Cote d’Ivoire registered their first win in the ongoing African Nations Championship (CHAN) this evening after beating Morocco 1-0 at Amahoro National Stadium.

The only goal scored by Yannick Zakri came in the 45^th minute from a penalty conceded by the North Africans just before half time.

In the second, half Morocco tried to force a draw but, the Ivorian goal keeper made a couple saves that might eventually keep his team into the tournament.

Earlier, Rwanda beat Gabon 2-1 in the other Group A game to become the first team to qualify the quarter-finals of CHAN 2016. The fate of the other teams; Cote d’Ivoire, Morocco and Gabon will be decided on the last day of Group A matches this Sunday.

GROUP A

Rwanda 6pts

Cote d’Ivoire 3pts

Morocco 1pts

Gabon 1pts

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Collins Okinyo

Ex- CAF Media Expert. An expert on African football with over 15 years experience ,always with an ear to the ground with indepth knowledge of the game. I have worked for top publications including 7 years at www.supersport.com until i founded www.soka25east.com to quench the thirst of football lovers across the continent. I have trained young upcoming journalists who are now a voice in African football.I have covered World Cup,AFCON,CHAN,Champions League,Confederations Cup,Cecafa,Cosafa,Wafu and many other football tournaments across the World. Founder Football Africa Arena(FAA),Founder www.afrisportdigital.com