Chebbak Shines! Morocco Roars Back in WAFCON Thriller!
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Morocco's head coach, Jorge Vilda, has lauded Ghizlane Chebbak's exceptional performance in their thrilling 4-2 comeback victory against DR Congo at the 2024 Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON). Vilda stated that Chebbak “played like a boss” after her stellar performance.
The 34-year-old forward showcased her skills at the Olympic Stadium in Rabat, scoring a remarkable hat-trick (25', 43', 76'). This incredible feat turned the tide for the Atlas Lionesses after Merveille Kanjinga's early goal in the sixth minute had given the Leopardesses the lead.
Chebbak's hat-trick marked the first of the tournament and propelled her to joint-top scorer status alongside Senegal's Nguenar Ndiaye, both boasting four goals. The victory has reignited the passion of the host nation, placing them at the top of Group A alongside Zambia, both teams having secured four points from their first two matches, separated only by goal difference.
Vilda was overflowing with praise for his captain, saying, “When Ghizlane is in that frame of mind, it is impossible to stop her. She transcended the team, led the way. She was everywhere: recovering, creating, finishing. Tonight, she played like a boss.”
Morocco will aim to secure their spot in the quarter-finals when they face Senegal at the same venue on Saturday. This match promises to be another exciting encounter as they continue their quest for WAFCON glory.
Key Moments of the Match:
- DR Congo takes an early lead (6')
- Chebbak scores her first goal (25')
- Chebbak scores her second goal (43')
- Chebbak completes her hat-trick (76')
- Morocco secures a 4-2 victory
What's Next?
Morocco faces Senegal in their next crucial match, aiming to secure a quarter-final berth. Stay tuned for more updates on the 2024 Women's Africa Cup of Nations!