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CHAN: Morocco Beat Madagascar to Win Historic Third Trophy

Morocco secured their third African Nations Championship title with a 3-2 win over Madagascar, with Oussama Lamlioui scoring twice and earning top scorer honors with six goals.

  • On August 30, 2025, Morocco claimed their third African Nations Championship title by edging Madagascar 3-2 in a thrilling final held at Nairobi’s Moi International Sports Centre.
  • The match followed Madagascar's surprising run as first-time finalists and Morocco chasing a historic third CHAN title after wins in 2018 and 2020.
  • Madagascar took an early lead through Felicite Manohantsoa in the 9th minute before Morocco's Youssef Mehri and Oussama Lamlioui scored to gain a 2-1 half-time lead.
  • Substitute Toky Rakotondraibe equalized for Madagascar in the second half, but Lamlioui's late goal sealed Morocco's victory, completing his brace and earning Man of the Match honors.
  • Morocco's victory marks their third CHAN title in eight years and continues a successful period as they prepare to host the senior AFCON tournament starting December 21, 2025.
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For the third time in its history, Morocco won the African Championship of Nations, at the expense of Madagascar (2-3), which beat well, in order to be at the height of the event.

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