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Africa Cup of Nations Hosts Morocco in Convincing Form as They Dispatch ...

Dec 29, Oswin Appollis converted a late penalty to give South Africa national team a 3-2 win over Zimbabwe national team at Marrakesh Stadium, securing their place in the AFCON last 16 as Group B runners-up.
Despite starting bottom of Group B, Mario Marinica's Zimbabwe created multiple clear chances and arguably deserved at least a draw before the late decision.
Tshepang Moremi opened the scoring inside seven minutes after a deflection, and Lyle Foster's header in the second half put South Africa ahead again, with Maswanhise's solo effort and an own goal leveling the match.
South Africa finish the group on six points, one behind Egypt national team, while Angola national team ended third and await confirmation to progress as one of the best third-placed teams.
Coach Hugo Broos faces questions over his side's openness despite progression, as Zimbabwe's hopes of qualifying were dashed at the sixth attempt after their defeat.

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Bicycle Kick King Ayoub El Kaabi Is New AFCON Hero For Hosts Morocco

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11 days ago·Calhoun, United States

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El Kaabi 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 Africa Cup of Nations on Monday to secure progress to the last 16 as winners of their group. The Olympiakos striker netted in each half in front of 62,532 fans at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in the capital Rabat, while Real Madrid's Brahim Diaz got the other goal as he scored for the third match running at the tournament. Morocco finish the first round …

11 days ago·London, United Kingdom

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