Rabat: The Atlas Lions secured the win through a brace from Oussama Lamlaoui in the 8th and 80th minutes, and a penalty converted by Mohamed Hrimat in the 70th. Jephte Kitambala Bola pulled one back for DR Congo in the 43rd minute.

According to Agence Marocaine De Presse, with this result, Morocco finished second in Group A on nine points, behind hosts Kenya (10 points), who edged Zambia 1-0 thanks to a 75th-minute strike from Ryan Ogam.

In the quarterfinals, Morocco will face Tanzania on Friday at 6 p.m. (Moroccan time) in Dar es Salaam, with a spot in the semifinals at stake.