The decisive moment came in the 42nd minute when striker Ryan Ogam pounced on a rebound and fired a left-footed shot into the bottom corner, sending the home fans into a frenzy. However, the celebrations were quickly tempered when midfielder Chrispine Erambo was shown a straight red card after a VAR review for a hard foul just before halftime.
Facing the second half with a numerical disadvantage against one of Africa's most formidable sides, Kenya's resolve was truly tested. Morocco, who entered the match on a 14-game unbeaten CHAN run, piled on the pressure, creating numerous chances and dominating possession. But a heroic defensive performance, marshaled by the likes of Sylvester Owino and Mike Kibwage, and an inspired display from goalkeeper Byrne Omondi kept the Moroccan attack at bay.
The victory, following a 1-0 win against DR Congo and a 1-1 draw with Angola, puts Kenya on seven points and in a strong position to advance to the knockout stages. For Morocco, the loss is a significant setback, and their hopes of progressing from the "Group of Death" now depend on their final two group matches.
Kenya's monumental win is a testament to the team's spirit and the tactical nous of their coach, and it will be remembered as one of the biggest upsets in CHAN history.