Three Morocco players Bafana will have to be wary of

Bafana Bafana’s quest for glory on the Caf Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) will be examined once they tackle one of the highest nations Morocco.

Bafana and the Atlas Lions meet within the final 16 of the competitors on the Stade Laurent Pokou in San Pedro on Tuesday.

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The Moroccans head into this match as favourites to win the tie, whereas Bafana will be wanting to trigger an upset towards the star-studded North African nation.

Bafana will have to be on prime of their sport if they need to stand any likelihood of beating the Moroccans, regardless of the Atlas Lions heading into the match with one of their key players Hakim Ziyech uncertain to play, after struggling an ankle damage within the earlier match towards Zambia. Another attacker Sofiane Boufal, is certainly out injured.

Even although they may not have Ziyech out there for the match, there are loads of players within the squad who’re succesful of doing the job and Bafana that want to be wary of.

Below, we have a look at three key players within the Morocco aspect who may pose a hazard for Bafana.

Achraf Hakimi

Hakimi is taken into account as one of one of the best players on the planet. The 25-year-old PSG participant is a skillful participant regardless of being a defender, and contributes so much to the group’s assault down the precise flank as he’s additionally ready to present assists.

Sofyan Amrabat

Amrabat is a workaholic, who has an eye fixed for a cross and tends to put in an excellent shift in midfield to stop opponents from getting to his defence. It will be an attention-grabbing battle between Bafana’s Sphephelo Sithole and Amrabat in midfield.

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Azzedine Ounahi

Playing his soccer in France for Marseille, Ounahi is one of the extra gifted players within the Morocco group, who offers his all for the group. The 23-year-old has a knack for objectives, and he’s additionally ready to present assists for his teammates.