Big tile for Morocco

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By: Manu Tournoux

Big tile for Morocco

Before the round of 16 of the African Cup of Nations against South Africa, Moroccan coach Walid Regragui announced the withdrawal of Sofiane Boufal, who will not play again until the end of the competition.

There is trouble for the Moroccan team. On the eve of the round of 16 of the African Cup of Nations against South Africa, Walid Regragui, the coach of the Atlas Lions, formalized the withdrawal of Sofiane Boufal, victim of an injury in training .

“Boufal is out His CAN is over. It’s a muscle injury. Unless there is a miracle, it will no longer be available”explained Regragui about the former Angers player, who started during the last two days of the group stage.

Ziyech also affected

For Morocco, another attacking midfielder is also causing concern. This is Hakim Ziyech, who came out at half-time against Zambia after scoring (1-0). “For Ziyech, if we have to take a risk we will. It is disrespectful to South Africa to say that we can do without Ziyech for a round of 16”added the Moroccan coach.

In the event of qualification, Morocco would face Cape Verde or Mauritania in the quarter-finals of this African Cup of Nations.

Manu Tournoux

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