Qualified after its hard-won victory against the Comoros (2-0), Morocco aimed to finish in first place. Opposed to Gabon to play in the final of group C, the Atlas Lions presented themselves with a revised eleven and the presence of Ounahi, Chair and Fajr in the midfield. El-Kaabi and En-Nesyri occupied the attack. For their part, the Gabonese faced extra-sporting concerns which came to animate the daily life of the Panthers. Lemina and Aubameyang returned to their club, while Bouanga was positive for Covid-19.
Despite this complicated context, Gabon quickly proved dangerous in this meeting and Kanga offered the first strike of this meeting (15th). Very attentive at the start of the match, the Moroccans, after a gross error by Chakla, conceded the opener by the Clermontois Allevinah (1-0, 22nd). More enterprising, the Gabonese logically returned to the locker room with the advantage. After the break, Allevinah just missed the double and found the post (59th), while En-Nesyri saw the equalizer denied to him for offside (63rd).
First victory in the history of the Comoros in CAN
But after a late tackle from Poko in front of Boufal, Morocco, in difficulty until then, could equalize thanks to a powerful strike from a player from Angers (1-1, 74th). And while one might think that the Atlas Lions had done the hardest part by equalizing, Allevinah, again, found Boupendza at the near post to restore the advantage to the Panthers (2-1, 81st). At the end of the suspense, Hakimi, on a direct free kick, secured first place and freed Morocco (2-2, 84th). Gabon therefore finished second in their group.
In the other meeting of this group C, Ghana, beaten by Morocco (1-0) and hooked by Gabon (1-1), should not make a mistake against the Comoros to qualify. But when it was to be a formality, the Black Stars were surprised by El Fardou (1-0, 4th), before sinking and conceding the break by Mogni (2-0, 62nd). Just after the break goal, Ghana found resources and managed to equalize in fifteen minutes thanks to Boakye and Djiku (2-0, 64, 77th). But at the end of this completely crazy match, the Comoros did it and snatched victory with a double from Mogni (3-2, 85th). Ghana is already eliminated and The Coelacanthes, third, can dream of qualifying.
