MOROCCO continue their AFCON challenge this afternoon against Comoros.
Sofiane Boufal scored the only goal of the game as Morocco kicked off their Africa Cup of Nations campaign with a 1-0 win over Ghana.
While Comoros lost out in their opener, 1-0 to Gabon.
Gabon vs Ghana follows this afternoon to complete Group C’s fixtures.
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- Morocco XI: Bono, Aguerd, S Amrabat, Masina, Hakimi, Louza, Saiss, Amallah, Boufal, Tissoudali, El Kaabi
- Comoros XI: Ben Boina, Youssouf, Abdullah, Abdou, Youssouf, M’Dahoma, M’Changama, Bakari, Selemani, Bachirou, Ben Nabouhane
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- Morocco 0 Comoros 0 - 6. We have our first corner of the game and it goes predictably to Morocco. - The corner is swung in and Ben Boina gets a solid fist on it and a much needed early feel of the ball. 
- Morocco 0 Comoros 0 - 2. A clumsy challenge from the Comoros defender goes unnoticed by officials and VAR, justified by a late flag shown by the linesman indicating an offside player. 
- Morocco 0 Comoros 0 - 1. Morocco get us underway here launching the ball forward showing their intent for the game today…. 
- Kick-off moments away…. - As the anthems are sung by the players of both teams, we are only moments away from kick-off. - Comoros only joined FIFA in 2005 but has seen the interest in football boom since this date. - You can see how much it means to them to make the people back home happy. 
- Tactically minded - As the minnows in this tournament in their first appearance, Comoros seem confident in knowing what they have to do to stand any chance of winning. - Tactics will be key as they look to nullify Morocco’s more talented squad. - An early Morocco goal could really test the Comoros players’ spirit. 
- Chance to qualify - If Gabon and Morocco can both win today they will qualify for the next round, leaving them the luxury of being able to rest players in their final games. - All to play for their opponents who could bomb out of the tournament after only two games played. 
- Middle of the park - Some familiar faces will look to control the centre of midfield for Morocco with Imran Louza (Watford) and Romain Saiss (Wolves) pulling the strings. - Sofiane Boufal plays in the role just behind the striker, hoping to add to his AFCON tally after scoring the winner in the opening game. - PSG’s Achraf Hakimi is always one to watch in this Morocco team. 
- Subs: - Abdallah, Alhadhur, Zahary, Ali Mohamed, Aboubakari, M’Madi, Youssouf, Bourhane, Mogni, Ahamada, Moussa, Mohamed 
- Comoros line-up (5-3-2) - Ben Boina, Youssouf, Abdullah, Abdou, Youssouf, M’Dahoma, M’Changama, Bakari, Selemani, Bachirou, Ben Nabouhane 
- Subs: - Ounahi, El-Haddadi, Fajr, Mohamedi, Chair, Aboukhlal, Chakla, En-Nesyri, Alakouch, Tagnaouti, Mmaee, Rahimi 
- Morocco line-up (4-2-3-1) - Bono, Aguerd, S Amrabat, Masina, Hakimi, Louza, Saiss, Amallah, Boufal, Tissoudali, El Kaabi 
- That winning feeling - Morocco are currently on a winning streak of 10 games. - This includes all six of their World Cup Qualifying matches. - Can Comoros cause an upset here today? 
- Man of the Match: - Naby Keita, Guinea’s tough tackling captain, will feel his side did what they needed to do here today. - Keeping their noses in front of Senegal going into the last game leaves their destiny in their own hands. 
- FT: Senegal 0 Guinea 0 - Despite having the better of the second half, Guinea defended resolutely and kept Senegal out. - This result will suit Guinea more than Senegal as they stay top. 
- Newbies to AFCON - Comoros have qualified for their very first AFCON tournament. - Against Gabon in their opening game, Comoros dominated before conceding an early goal. - This seemed to knock the debutant’s confidence and they struggled to create anything until a chance late on caused the Gabon keeper problems. 
- Welcome back AFCON fans - Today Morocco against Comoros is the focus of our attention. - Meanwhile in the early kick off Senegal and Guinea are drawing 0-0 deep into the second half. - A draw in this game would leave Guinea top of the group with Senegal in second place, level on points. - Like Senegal, Morocco are one of the fancied teams to win AFCON this year. 
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
 
 

