VIDEO | AFCON 2023 Highlights: Marruecos vs RD Congo
The big shot to snatch the current Africa Cup of Nations faced its second showdown after winning big in the first match 3-0, this time aiming to secure a spot in the round of 16. Meanwhile, DR Congo aimed to pull off a surprise and scrape some points to get closer to knockout stages.
The first half was all in favor of Regragui's crew, painting it red with six total shots on the rival's goal. They broke the deadlock from a corner kick, linking up between the two Moroccan stars, Ziyech delivering the corner, and Hakimi volleying it in to take a comfortable lead and ball control into halftime.
The second half flipped the script, with the Princes of Persia relentlessly attacking the opponent's goal with more than six total shots and four on target. They managed to level the game and hold onto the result, securing a crucial point in the battle for Group F.
With four points, Morocco tops the group, waiting to see how things unfold between Zambia and Tanzania, which could shake up the group and keep us on our toes until the last matchday. DR Congo stays put in second place, keeping a close eye on what unfolds next.