- Morocco were crowned the CHAN 2024 champions after their hard-fought 3-2 victory over Madagascar in an entertaining final that was played in Nairobi, Kenya.
- Lamlioui scored a brace in the game that was attended by FIFA President Gianni Infantino.
- This was Morocco’s third title in the history of the CHAN tournament.
The Atlas Lions of Morocco produced a remarkable comeback to beat a determined Madagascar side 3-2 in a compelling CHAN finale that was played at the Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani Stadium on Saturday, August 30, 2025. Morocco’s victory ensured they became the first ever team in the tournament’s history to secure three titles. Moreover, the courageous display from the Atlas Lions players solidified Morocco’s place at the summit of African football.
Madagascar vs Morocco live today
Morocco, who won the prestigious CHAN trophy in the 2018 and 2020 editions, found themselves trailing Madagascar 1-0 within just eight minutes.
The opening goal of the historic match that was attended by FIFA President Gianni Infantino came after a lovely exchange of passes between Madagascar’s players, which was completed by Toky Rakotondraibe.
Rakotondraibe received the ball outside the opponent’s 18-yard box before firing a powerful shot that flew past the helpless Moroccan goalkeeper and kissed the net.
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After the goal, the Atlas Lions tried everything possible to find an equalizer but Madagascar players did not allow themselves to concede easily.
However, as the match continued, the North Africans started to dominated possession and created several goal scoring chances that they failed to utilize.
Youssef Mehri equalizes for Morocco against Madagascar
The commitment from the Atlas Lions to score eventually paid off in the 27th minute when Youssef Mehri headed the ball past Madagascar’s shot stopper to make the score board at the Kasarani Stadium to read 1-1.
The goal shocked their opponents, who began to make school boy errors. Ultimately, the massive pressure from the Moroccan players made the Madagascar defense to crack with a few minutes remaining to the break.
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Oussama Lamlioui puts the Atlas Lions in control
Oussama Lamlioui, who sat at the top of the CHAN 2024 top scorers race with four goals before this final, received the ball inside Madagascar’s penalty box before directing it into the net to give Morocco a 2-1 lead.
The goal, which send the Atlas Lions fans into wild celebrations, brought Lamlioui’s tally to five goals and made him the favorite to win the prestigious Golden Boot award.
At the start of the second half, Moroccan players took from where they left.
They dictated the game from the midfield, making it hard for Madagascar to create goal scoring chances.
Toky Rakotondraibe scores a dramatic goal to shock Morocco
Nonetheless, as the game continued, the Barea managed to find one chance that was converted by Toky Rakotondraibe to bring the two sides leveled.
However, the celebration from the Madagascar supporters lasted only for about 12 minutes before Lamlioui broke their hearts again. The 29-year-old scored a picture perfect goal in the 80th to give his nation a 3-2 lead. The goal also guaranteed him the Golden Boot award since Morocco managed to hold onto their slim lead and secured the CHAN title at the end.
Madagascar vs Morocco lineups for CHAN final
Madagascar: Toldo, Nicolas, Toky, Tony (Captain), Claude, Fely, Lalaina, Gregass, Patrick, Luc, Bono
Morocco: Al Harrar, Bach, Louadni, Khairi, Boulacsout, Lamlioui, Bougrine, Belammari, Mehri, Hrimat (Captain), Baba
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