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

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