“Ayoub El Kaabi stood in the middle of the pitch with his arms out wide, imploring the officials to rule in his favour and gift 62,532 fans inside the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat a moment they would never forget. A stunning acrobatic finish from El Kaabi in the 50th minute of Morocco’s 3-0 victory against Zambia was initially ruled offside. When it was then given by referee Issa Sy, the striker was mobbed by his team-mates and shook his head, almost in disbelief at what he had done. The 32-year-old, who plays for Greek top-flight side Olympiacos, had opened the scoring against Zambia with a header — but this was a totally different kind of aerial finish. It is one we have already become used to seeing from him at this Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). …”
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