Ayoub El Kaabi scores an incredible goal for Morocco
“Hosts Morocco began their pursuit of a first Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) title since 1976 with victory over minnows Comoros in Rabat. Morocco broke new ground in 2022 when they became the first African nation to reach the World Cup semi-finals, but they have reached the AFCON final only once since winning it 49 years ago. With this tournament being played on home soil, they are among the favourites to lift the trophy when the final takes place on January 18, but they were made to work hard by opponents ranked 108th in the world. Morocco had an early chance to take the lead when Brahim Diaz was fouled by Iyad Mohamed, only for Soufiane Rahimi’s penalty to be saved by Yannick Pandor. …”
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