Nigeria, Aug. 31 -- Morocco secured a record third African Nations Championship (CHAN) title on Saturday, edging Madagascar 3-2 in a pulsating final at the Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani, Nairobi.

Oussama Lamlioui was the hero for the Atlas Lions, scoring twice, including the decisive 80th-minute strike that sealed their place in the tournament's history books.

Madagascar, playing in their first-ever CAF senior final, stunned the crowd early when Felicite Manohatsoa fired home a superb long-range effort in the ninth minute.

But Morocco, driven by experience and pedigree, clawed their way back into the contest.

Youssef Mehri broke through the Malagasy defence to equalise in the 27th minute before Berkane forward Lamlioui slo...