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Kikosi cha Timu ya Taifa “Taifa Stars” kitakachoanza kwenye mchezo wa AFCON dhidi ya Morocco kwenye uwanja wa Laurent Pokou (Stade Laurent Pokou), Ivory Coast.
@TaifaStars_ @CAF_Online #AFCON2023 #AFRICANFOOTBALL pic.twitter.com/0BygVClv2H
— TFF TANZANIA (@Tanfootball) January 17, 2024
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Morocco: Bounou, Hakimi, Aguerd, Saiss, Chibi, Amrabat, Amallah, Ounahi, Ziyech, Ezzalzouli, En-Nesyri
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تشكيلة المنتخب الوطني أمام منتخب تنزانيا
📋 National Team lineup against Tanzania#DimaMaghrib 🇲🇦 #TotalEnergiesAFCON2023 pic.twitter.com/5ifYZAeJLg
— Équipe du Maroc (@EnMaroc) January 17, 2024
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Welcome to another day in the Africa Cup of Nations and the start of Morocco’s campaign, as they face the unfancied Tanzania at Laurent Pokou Stadium in San Pedro.
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Expectations are sky-high for the Atlas Lions going into this tournament, after their historic run to the World Cup semi-finals in Qatar at the end of 2022. Yet Morocco have just one AFCON triumph to their name (way back in the 1970s) and they’re not used to being pre-tournament favourites. Still, with a star-studded squad including goalkeeper Yassine Bounou, Manchester United’s Sofyan Amrabat and the world class full back Achraf Hakimi you would expect them to come through today’s test and avoid the kind of ignominious start to AFCON that other big names, such as Egypt, Ghana and Nigeria, have endured.
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Kick off is at 5pm UK time. Team news will be dropping shortly. In the mean-time, here’s Yara El-Shaboury’s excellent profile of Morocco and where they stand right now.
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important events
today's stadium The weather in San Pedro is quite modest, but the skies are clear and conditions are ideal.
Atmosphere builds at Laurent Poku Stadium in San Pedro ahead of Morocco 🇲🇦 vs. Tanzania 🇹🇿 @soka25east pic.twitter.com/y5dJ9H6xJO
— Collins Okinyo (@bedjosessien) January 17, 2024
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The Moroccan lineup It would be no surprise if they were in the top 10 of any Premier League in Europe. Packed with quality and experience.
Tanzania, on the other hand, is ranked 121st in the world and is even more of an unknown (Morocco is ranked 13th, the highest of any country competing in this tournament). Tanzania will be captained by PAOK striker Mbwana Samatta. They will be supported by anyone who is eager to see the underdog win.
Team News – Tanzania
Tanzania: Manura, Mnoga, Milosi, Hamad, Nondo, Hussein, Mao, Abbas, Mombwa, Samatta, Ararakia.
Kikosi Cha Tim Ya Taifa “Taifa Stars” Kitakachoanza Kwenye Mshezo wa Afkon Didi Ya Morocco Kwenye Uwanja wa Laurent Pokou (Stade Laurent Pokou), Ivory Coast.
@taifastars_ @CAF_Online #AFCON2023 #AfricaSoccer pic.twitter.com/0BygVClv2H
— TFF Tanzania (@Tanfootball) January 17, 2024
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Team News – Morocco
Morocco: Bounow, Hakimi, Agerud, Sais, Tibi, Amrabat, Amallah, Unahi, Ziyech, Ezarzouri, En-Nesyri
تشكيلة المنتخب الوطني أمام منتخب تنزانيا
📋 Team lineup for the match against Tanzania#DimaMagrib 🇲🇦 #TotalEnergyAFCON2023 pic.twitter.com/5ifYZAeJLg
— Equipe du Maroc (@EnMaroc) January 17, 2024
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preamble
Welcome to another day in the Africa Cup of Nations. At the Laurent Pokuu Stadium in San Pedro, Morocco's campaign begins as they take on an unimaginable side, Tanzania.
Expectations are extremely high for the Atlas Lions, who achieved the historic feat of advancing to the World Cup semi-finals in Qatar at the end of 2022. However, Morocco has only had one AFCON victory to their name (back in the 1970s). And they're not used to being the favorites before the tournament. Still, with a star-studded squad that includes goalkeeper Yassin Bounou, Manchester United's Sofian Amrabat and world-class fullback Achraf Hakimi, there is hope they can overcome today's test and advance to AFCON. One would hope he can avoid the ignominious start that other big names have experienced. Egypt, Ghana and Nigeria endured.
Kick-off is at 5pm UK time. Team news coming soon. In the meantime, here is a great profile of Morocco and where they stand today by Yara El Chabri.
