Jay Okocha thrills as Morocco defeats Egypt to win the U23 AFCON title.
Austin Jay-Jay Okocha represented his country Nigeria at the continental stage despite the Olympic Eagles not qualifying for the tournament
Austin Jay Jay Okocha, a Super Eagles icon, visited the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium as he joyfully handed out the U-23 Africa Cup of Nations trophy before of the final match, according to Soccernet.ng.
As the highly anticipated U-23 AFCON final between Morocco and Egypt unfolded in Rabat, the legendary figure of the Nigerian grabbed centre stage.
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The match between the host country and the incumbent champions was exciting and tense, necessitating extra time to determine the final victor.
Egypt took the lead early on thanks to a goal from Mahmoud Sabre Abdelmohsen Hassan barely 10 minutes into the game.
However, in the 37th minute, Yanis Begraoui of Morocco equalised, resulting in a deadlock that lasted until the end of normal time and forced the match into extra time.
Moroccan midfielder Oussama Targhalline emerged as the hero in extra time, scoring the game-winning free kick.
The hosts celebrated their victory by raising the AFCON trophy in front of a jubilant home audience.
Aissam Charai’s resolute warriors won the AFCON title with a hard-fought 2-1 extra-time triumph against reigning champions Egypt.
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