Morocco ended their AFCON 2023 preparation with a 3-1 victory over Sierra Leone on Thursday at the San Pedro stadium in Cote d’Ivoire.
A brace from striker Youssef En-Nesyri and one from Sofiane Boufal gave the Atlas Lions a very remarkable feeling ahead of their Group F encounter.
Sevilla striker Youssef En-Nesyri canceled Sierra Leone’s early lead by equalizing for the Atlas Lions in the 30th minute.
Five minutes later, winger Sofiane Boufal doubled the lead for Morocco.
En-Nesyri continued his dazzling performance, netting the second ten minutes into the second half.
Morocco, will start their Nations Cup campaign on Wednesday 17 January against Tanzania in Group F, which aslo includes Congo, Zambia.
With a single title in 1976 and a finalist appearance in 2004, the Moroccan national team hope to end their 48-year African trophy drought and win the title.