Chai! See wahala wey dey happen for Africa Cup of Nations as Morocco draw Mali 1-1 for Rabat and break their hot 19-match winning streak.
The fans no gree waste time as dem start to whistle the boys as dem no fit secure knockout stage spot after dem don shine like stars in previous matches. Morocco dey feel vex because dem be favorites for the match but Mali hold dem down with serious defense.
First half, Morocco wey get more control, na VAR wey help dem arrange one penalty wey Brahim Diaz use settle matter before the halftime. Wetin happen? Dem say one guy for Mali handle the ball as e dey try balance after he don dey dribble pass. Na wah!
As the second half start, tempers dey flare. Mali no gree sit down as dem self na penalty matter dem dey talk. Sinayoko go use penalty level up for Mali after him don fall down like say dem dey fight am. Referee go use VAR again before e call am back.
Morocco no gree rest as dem wan come for winner but Mali goalkeeper na wall as e dey catch all the shots wey come. Na so the match end for 1-1, and the home fans dey disperse with plenty grumbles.
As Morocco dey look the next match against Zambia, if dem fit win, dem go secure the group top. Azzedine Ounahi, the Morocco midfielder talk say dem go review the second half performance because dem no fit play well like how dem dey do for first half.
Achraf Hakimi, the captain for Morocco, still dey recover from injury, but e former teammate, Kylian Mbappé dey show love for crowd as him wear Morocco jersey with Hakimi number. That one just add jara to the whole match vibe.
Now Morocco dey hope to bounce back and continue their journey for the tournament wey dey happen for their own backyard. The fans still dey follow up as dem dey dream of lifting the trophy right for their land.
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