Morocco vs Gabon LIVE Score Updates (2-1)

Morocco beat Gabon 2-1 in an entertaining African Cup of Nations match

Morocco got their Africa Cup of Nations campaign off to a winning start with a 2-1 victory over Gabon in Yaounde.

The Atlas Lions took the lead through Sofiane Boufal's penalty in the 21st minute, but Gabon equalized through Jim Allevinah's header just before half-time.

Achraf Hakimi restored Morocco's lead in the second half with a thunderous strike from outside the box.

Morocco dominated the possession and created the better chances throughout the match

Morocco controlled the tempo of the game from the start and created the better chances.

Boufal had a great chance to open the scoring in the early stages, but he fired wide from close range.

Gabon grew into the game as the first half wore on and created a few chances of their own.

Gabon had a chance to equalize in the second half, but Boupendza's penalty was saved by Bounou

Gabon had a golden opportunity to level the scores in the second half when they were awarded a penalty.

However, Boupendza's spot-kick was saved by Morocco goalkeeper Yassine Bounou.

Morocco held on for the win and will now face Comoros in their next match on Friday.

Hakimi's goal was a moment of brilliance

Hakimi's goal was a moment of individual brilliance.

The Paris Saint-Germain full-back picked up the ball on the right wing and drove at the Gabon defense.

He cut inside and unleashed a thunderous strike from outside the box that flew into the top corner.