The 2023 Afcon U-23 tournament officially kicked off on Saturday with host Morocco taking on Guinea.
The host had to stage a comeback to avoid defeat in their first game against Guinea. The thrilling encounter ended 2-1.
Guinea opened the score in the first half after goalkeeper Alaa Bellaarouch badly handled a free kick of Algassime Bah.
The West African nation possessed the ball well in the first half to prevent the host nation stage any meaningful attack.
The Moroccans returned from the dressing room with more determination. Abde Ez started the comeback for his team. The Barça striker obtained and converted the penalty for equalization in the 63rd minute.
Despite opportunities at the end of the match, the score still did not change at least until the last second when Morocco was awarded the second penalty of the game in the final seconds which Abde Ez stepped up and converted for his second goal of the tournament.
Next for coach Issame Charai and his lads will be against Ghana on Tuesday.
