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Summary:

Morocco secured a dominant 3-0 victory over Zambia in their final Group A match of the Africa Cup of Nations, guaranteeing their spot in the Round of 16 as group winners. Ayoub El Kaabi scored twice, including a spectacular bicycle kick, and Brahim Diaz added another goal. Achraf Hakimi made a welcomed return from injury as a substitute. Mali qualified as Group A runners-up after a 0-0 draw with Comoros. Other tournament highlights include Egypt being held to a draw by Angola, and South Africa defeating Zimbabwe.

News Article:

Morocco Roars Into AFCON Round of 16 with Emphatic Victory

Rabat, Morocco – A dominant Morocco cruised into the Africa Cup of Nations Round of 16 on Monday, dispatching Zambia 3-0 in a commanding performance at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium. Ayoub El Kaabi was the star of the show, netting a brace that included a stunning bicycle kick, while Brahim Diaz added a well-taken goal.

From the opening whistle, Morocco asserted their dominance, with El Kaabi opening the scoring early with a diving header. Diaz doubled the lead with a clinical finish, capitalizing on Abde Ezzalzouli’s excellent cross. Zambia struggled to contain the Moroccan attack, especially the dynamic duo of Ezzalzouli and Diaz, who brought a “Clasico” flair to the forward line.

El Kaabi’s second goal, a spectacular bicycle kick early in the second half, sealed the victory and sent the home crowd into raptures. The return of Achraf Hakimi, who entered the game as a substitute, was another significant boost for the Atlas Lions.

“Hakimi’s return will be a huge benefit for us” Said Head Coach Walid Regragui.

With the win, Morocco secures the top spot in Group A and will face a third-placed team from Group C, D, or E in the next round on January 4th.

Meanwhile, Mali advanced as Group A runners-up after a goalless draw with Comoros. They will face the runner-up from Group C on January 3rd. In other AFCON action, Egypt drew with Angola, and South Africa defeated Zimbabwe to secure their place in the knockout stages.

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