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It was an easy victory for the hosts.
African Cup of Nations hosts Morocco secured top spot in Group A with an easy 3-0 win over Zambia.
The 2022 World Cup semi-finalists were held off by Mali last time out, but returned to form in style against the 2012 champions.
A double from Ayoub El Kaabi and a strike from Brahim Diaz sealed the points for Morocco.
Their victory, combined with Mali’s draw against Comoros, means Mali is synonymous with progress. finalist of group A behind Morocco.
Morocco reaches the round of 16
Morocco needed just nine minutes to break the deadlock as El Kaabi headed in a lobbed pass from Azzedine Ounahi.
The tournament hosts continued to dominate thereafter and Brahim made it 2-0 when he headed home after Abde Ezzalzouli was withdrawn.
El Kaabi essentially made the points safe five minutes into the second half by doubling his tally with a stunning bicycle kick.
There was never any hope of a Zambian comeback after that, with Morocco able to celebrate progress to the last 16 in style.
They are joined in the round of 16 by Mali, who finished second in Group A after being held to a 0-0 draw by Comoros despite Amadou Haidara’s late sending off.
