Sofiane Boufal's 82nd-minute goal helped Morocco to win 1-0 over Group C rivals, the black stars of Ghana in their Africa Cup of Nations opener.
AFCON: Morocco beat Ghana, as Boufal scores
Morocco's forward Sofiane Boufal (R) celebrates after scoring a goal during the Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) 2021 football match between Morrocco and Ghana at Ahmadou-Ahidjoe s
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The former Southampton winger attacked on to a loose ball before hammering his effort into the far corner.
It was an uncommon moment of quality in an otherwise uneventful game as four-time winners Ghana frustrated their opponents.