Why is Azzedine Ounahi missing the Africa Cup of Nations?

Azzedine Ounahi is missing the Africa Cup of Nations due to a muscle injury in his leg.

Will Azzedine Ounahi still travel with the Morocco squad?

Yes, Azzedine Ounahi will remain with the Morocco squad to support his teammates.

Who did Morocco beat to reach the quarter-finals of AFCON?

Morocco beat Tanzania 1-0 to secure their place in the Africa Cup of Nations quarter-finals.

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Morocco Star Ounahi Out of AFCON with Injury

6 Jan

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Summary

Midfielder Azzedine Ounahi will miss the Africa Cup of Nations due to a leg injury.
Despite injury, Ounahi will remain with the team to support his teammates.
Morocco advanced to the quarter-finals with a 1-0 victory over Tanzania.

Morocco Star Ounahi Out of AFCON with Injury

Morocco's Africa Cup of Nations campaign has been hit by a significant blow as midfielder Azzedine Ounahi has been officially ruled out of the tournament due to a leg injury. The Moroccan Football Federation confirmed on Monday that medical tests revealed a muscle injury, sidelining the 25-year-old player.

Despite his enforced absence from playing, Ounahi will remain with the national team. He intends to offer his support to Walid Regragui's squad throughout their journey in the continental championship. This commitment underscores his dedication to the team's success.

The North African side recently secured their place in the quarter-finals after a hard-fought 1-0 victory against Tanzania on Sunday. Morocco now looks ahead to a challenging quarter-final match against five-time champions Cameroon on Friday, aiming to advance further in the competition.