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El Kaabi brace helps Morocco reach AFCON last 16 as group winners

El Kaabi brace helps Morocco reach AFCON last 16 as group winners

Ayoub El Kaabi scored twice as hosts Morocco eased to a 3-0 victory over Zambia at the AFCON on Monday to secure progress to the last 16 as winners of their group...

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Morocco secured their spot in the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) last 16 as group winners after a dominant 3-0 victory over Zambia. Ayoub El Kaabi starred with two goals, while Brahim Diaz also found the net, marking his third goal of the tournament.

  • Morocco finished Group A with seven points, leading to their progression as winners.
  • Olympiakos striker Ayoub El Kaabi scored in each half, contributing to the definitive win in front of 62,532 fans in Rabat.
  • Captain Achraf Hakimi made his first tournament appearance as a second-half substitute, returning from an ankle injury.

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