During the decisive group stage match of the 2025 African Nations Championship held at Nyayo Stadium in Nairobi, Moroccan player Oussama Lamlaoui stood out by scoring a brace against the Democratic Republic of Congo. He opened the scoring as early as the 8th minute with a perfect cross from Youssef Belammari and later put his team ahead again in the second half, greatly contributing to the Atlas Lions’ 3-1 victory.
This performance is crucial as Morocco’s win allowed them to qualify for the quarter-finals alongside Kenya by finishing top of Group A. Lamlaoui, through his goal sense and opportunism inside the box, confirmed his key role in this African campaign, energizing the national team on the continental stage.
Lamlaoui’s goal at the 8th minute set the tone for a competitive match where DR Congo equalized before halftime through Jephté Kitambala. However, Morocco’s dominance in the second half enabled Lamlaoui and Sabir Bougrine to seal the outcome, ensuring Morocco’s direct advancement to the knockout phase.
This recent offensive display enhances Oussama Lamlaoui’s record and raises his profile in African football, making him one of the players to watch in the remainder of CHAN 2025. Reinvigorated by their striker, Morocco is now aiming for an ambitious run to claim the continental trophy.
