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Manchester United midfielder Sofyan Amrabat put in a dominant efficiency for Morocco as they eased previous Zambia of their last Africa Cup of Nations group-stage conflict.
Morocco ran out 1-0 winners in San Pedro, Ivory Coast.
Hakim Ziyech’s purpose within the thirty seventh minute proved decisive because the Atlas Lions clinched all three factors on the expense of Zambia.
Morocco had already sealed qualification for the spherical of 16 earlier than they met Zambia, courtesy of each Cote d’Ivoire and Ghana concluding their positions within the standings with three and two factors, respectively.
Walid Regragui’s males had 4 factors and have been assured of a spot within the subsequent stage of the competitors whatever the last outcome vs. Zambia.
In yet one more AFCON sport, Amrabat began as his aspect’s deepest-lying midfielder in a 4-1-4-1 formation.
Tasked with the first position of defending the defence, Amrabat had 64 touches of the ball through the time he was on the pitch.
The Fiorentina loanee efficiently delivered 50 of the 52 passes he tried, managing a powerful move accuracy of 96%.
He tried one cross, which was met by a Morocco teammate. Amrabat additionally pinged two lengthy balls and located his supposed goal on each events.
The United man didn’t register a shot and neither did he embark on a dribble.
He excelled defensively. He delved into 4 floor duels and got here out on high 4 occasions. Amrabat made one essential clearance.
The 27-year-old got here up with two interceptions and three tackles, which helped Morocco preserve a clear sheet.
(Stats obtained from Sofascore)
It was well-deserved that Amrabat received the person of the match award for his contributions.
🇲🇦 Sofyan Amrabat 🇲🇦
Such strong efficiency absolutely makes him the TotalEnergies Man of the Match! ✨#TotalEnergiesAFCON2023 | #ZAMMAR | @Football2Gether pic.twitter.com/A5SU1QKmLG
— CAF (@CAF_Online) January 24, 2024
Up subsequent for the North African nation is a match in opposition to South Africa on Tuesday, January 30.
