Benin oust Morocco on penalties in AFCON shock
Ten-man Benin rode their luck to eliminate Morocco on penalties in an extraordinary upset in the opening match of the AFCON knockout stage.
2019 Schedule
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0MWIMWI - MoroccoMAR113/10FT
0COMCOM - COMCOM216/10FT2MoroccoMAR
- MoroccoMAR216/11FT0CMRCMR
- MWIMWI022/3FT0MoroccoMAR
- MoroccoMAR026/3FT
1ARGARG - MoroccoMAR012/6FT
1GAMGAM - MoroccoMAR216/6FT
3ZAMZAM - MoroccoMAR123/6FT
0NAMNAM - MoroccoMAR128/6FT
0CIVCIV 
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1BENBEN
Morocco scores last gasp goal to beat South Africa
Captain Mbark Boussoufa scored in the last minute to hand Morocco a 1-0 win over South Africa as they took top place in Group D.
Morocco look like the best team at the Africa Cup of Nations as they cruise past Ivory Coast
Coach Herve Renard has Morocco looking like the front-runner in Egypt this summer, and after beating another contender, can anyone stop them?
Morocco beat Ivory Coast to advance at Cup of Nations
Morocco reached the knockout stage of the Africa Cup of Nations after beating Ivory Coast 1-0 on Friday.
Morocco snatch victory over Namibia with late own goal
A last-minute own goal handed Morocco a narrow 1-0 victory over Namibia at the Africa Cup of Nations on Sunday in an far-from-convincing start.
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Spain and Portugal assess 2030 World Cup bid
Spain and Portugal will start an analysis of whether to bid for the 2030 World Cup, the countries' football federations said on Saturday.
Afcon squads: Who will be on the plane to Egypt?
The 24 qualifiers for the expanded 2019 Africa Cup of Nations are naming their 23-man squads for the showpiece tournament.
CAF Champions League preview: Clash of the Titans
For the first time in the history of the CAF Champions League, the semifinal line-up will consist of the previous four winners.
Team recreates Balotelli's 'selfie' celebration, pays penalty
Moroccan side Youssoufia Berrechid mimicked Mario Balotelli by celebrating a goal with a team selfie, and got a valuable lesson in sporting hubris.
Late goal gives Argentina win in Morocco
Argentina's Angel Correa scored seven minutes from time to snatch a 1-0 win away to Morocco in a friendly on Tuesday.
Afcon qualifying: Lesser lights take centre stage on final wee
Some of the continent's less-heralded sides have made the most of the Africa Cup of Nations' expanded format.
Dortmund plan to sign Real Madrid's Hakimi
BVB's managing director has confirmed that the club will seek a permanent deal for the Real Madrid defender.
Morocco beat Tunisia to end 2018 on a high
The Atlas Lions rounded off an encouraging year with a 1-0 win away at the home of their rivals
Spanish FA chief thanks PM for WC backing
The president of the Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) has thanked the country's Prime Minister, Pedro Sanchez, for his support.
Spain, Portugal, Morocco mull '30 World Cup bid
Spain and Portugal are considering a joint intercontinental bid with Morocco to host the 2030 World Cup, the Spanish prime minister said on Monday.
Malawi defeat sends Morocco to AFCON
The Flames fell to a 2-1 defeat by Comoros on Saturday to ensure the Atlas Lions' participation in next year's showpiece.
Ziyech nets twice as Morocco cruise past Cameroon
The Atlas Lions are on the brink of the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations after securing a 2-0 victory on Friday.
Ahly's Azaro suspended for CAF Champions League final
CAF have suspended Al-Ahly's Walid Azaro for unsporting behaviour following his actions in the first leg of the CAF Champions League final.
AFCON qualifying winners and losers
KweséESPN takes a look at the biggest winners and losers after the first four match days of Africa Cup of Nations 2019 qualifying.
Morocco stunned by tiny Comoros
The Atlas Lions were undone at the death as the Coelacantes snatched a 2-2 draw in Mitsamiouli to keep their AFCON hopes alive.
Depleted Morocco show AFCON title credentials
The Atlas Lions overcame the absences of key players, and squad disharmony, to show why they should be considered AFCON favourites.
Harit cut for disciplinary reasons, says Renard
The Morocco coach opted without the Schalke 04 wonderkid for the Atlas Lions' 3-0 victory over Malawi after he turned up late for training.
Aguerd can help Morocco forget Benatia
The Juventus defender has been dropped by Herve Renard, who may be confident he has a ready-made replacement in the Dijon starlet.
2019 ANC Table
| GROUP A | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Egypt | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | +5 | 9 |
| Uganda | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| Congo DR | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| Zimbabwe | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | -5 | 1 |
| GROUP B | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| Madagascar | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | +3 | 7 |
| Nigeria | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6 |
| Guinea | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | +1 | 4 |
| Burundi | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | -4 | 0 |
| GROUP C | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| Algeria | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | +6 | 9 |
| Senegal | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | +4 | 6 |
| Kenya | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -4 | 3 |
| Tanzania | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | -6 | 0 |
| GROUP D | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| Morocco | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | +3 | 9 |
| Ivory Coast | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | +3 | 6 |
| South Africa | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -1 | 3 |
| Namibia | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | -5 | 0 |
| GROUP E | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| Mali | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | +4 | 7 |
| Tunisia | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Angola | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | -1 | 2 |
| Mauritania | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | -3 | 2 |
| GROUP F | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| Ghana | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | +2 | 5 |
| Cameroon | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | +2 | 5 |
| Benin | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Guinea-Bissau | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | -4 | 1 |
2019 Team LeadersAfrica Cup of Nations
- Goals
- Assists
RankingsAfrica Cup of Nations
Goal Difference3Tied-5th
Goals Scored4Tied-11th
Assists2Tied-13th
Goals Conceded1Tied-1st