Morocco Beat Madagascar To Win Record Third CHAN Title

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Oussama Lamlioui’s late strike earned Morocco a stunning 3-2 victory over Madagascar in Nairobi, which is their record third African Nations Championship title.

In the ninth minute, Felicite Manohatsoa’s long-range strike gave Madagascar’s first-ever winners a surprise lead.

Jean Luc Ranaivoson, the forward of Madagascar, reacts after receiving his medal following their defeat to Morocco in the final game of the African Nations Championship (CHAN) at the Nairobi Stadium on August 30, 2025. (Photo by Luis TATO/AFP)

However, Youssef Mehri broke free of the Malagasy defense in the 27th minute to the delight of the largest crowd in the Kenyan capital.

Just before the break, Berkane forward Lamlioui put the Atlas Lions in front for the first time.

Midway through the second half, substitute Toky Rakotondraibe equalized for his team with an extra-time winner in Madagascar’s semi-final victory over Sudan.

With just 10 minutes left, Lamlioui’s double, which included six goals, ensured Morocco equaled their 2018 and 2020 titles.

The final game of the African Nations Championship (CHAN) final football game between Madagascar and Morocco, played at Kasarani Stadium in Nairobi on August 30, 2025, is held at the hands of FIFA President Gianni Infantino (R), Kenya’s President William Ruto (C), and President of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) Patrice Motsepe (R). (Photo by Luis TATO/AFP)

After their youth teams won the Under-17 Africa Cup of Nations and advanced to the Under-20 tournament final, the year has come for Moroccan football.

The senior AFCON will be held in the North African nation for the first time since 1988, with the start date for the event set for December 21.