Tournament favourites Morocco began their 2023 Africa Cup of Nations campaign with a convincing 3-0 win over 10-man Tanzania in Group F.
The Atlas Lions took the lead on the half hour before two second half goals put Tanzania out of the contest
Tanzania had Novatus Miroshi sent off with 20 minutes left.
Morocco won their sole continental title in 1976 but are one of the those expected to challenge for the trophy following their historic run to the semi-finals at the 2022 World Cup.
Their success in Qatar against the likes of Belgium, Spain and Portugal largely came as a counter-attacking outfit and, as Africa’s top-ranked side, they need to play on the front foot against lower-ranked opponents.
Tanzania, on their third appearance at the Afcon finals and still awaiting a first victory, struggled for rhythm and their task got harder when Miroshi was dismissed.
He had been booked for bringing down Ounahi just outside the box in the first half, and the Taifa Stars man picked up his second caution for another late sliding challenge on the Morocco midfielder.
