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The Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco saw several teams start their campaigns. Defending champions Ivory Coast began with a 1-0 victory over Mozambique, thanks to a goal from winger Amad Diallo in the Group F match. Also in Group F, Cameroon secured a 1-0 win against Gabon, with Karl Etta Eyong's early goal being the decider. In Group E, Algeria, led by captain Riyad Mahrez, had a dominant 3-0 victory over Sudan, with Mahrez scoring twice. Amidst the on-field action, AFCON organizers are allowing spectators free entry after matches begin to fill sparsely attended stadiums. This measure is intended to boost attendance as Morocco prepares to co-host the 2030 World Cup.
Organizers for the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco are allowing spectators free entry after matches begin to fill sparsely attended stadiums, according to a Confederation of African Football (CAF) source. This initiative aims to boost attendance as Morocco prepares to co-host the 2030 World Cup.
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Algeria, led by captain Riyad Mahrez, secured a dominant 3-0 victory against 10-man Sudan in their Africa Cup of Nations Group E opener. Mahrez scored twice, with Ibrahim Maza adding a late goal to start their campaign strongly.
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Ivory Coast, defending champions of the **Africa Cup of Nations**, began their campaign with a 1-0 victory over Mozambique. Manchester United winger Amad Diallo scored the crucial goal in the Group F match in Marrakesh.
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Cameroon secured a 1-0 victory over Gabon in their Africa Cup of Nations Group F opener, with Karl Etta Eyong's early goal proving decisive. This win marked coach David Pagou's first match in charge and ended Cameroon's winless AFCON streak against Gabon.
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