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The last round of 16 clash in the Africa Cup of Nations features pre-tournament favorites Morocco taking on South Africa for a spot in the quarter-finals. The Atlas Lions’ journey to this stage has been relatively smooth, securing two wins without conceding in the group stage. The only hiccup came against DR Congo, who managed to hold them to a draw on matchday two, but it didn’t prevent Morocco from claiming the top spot.
With quarter-final appearances in two of their last three AFCON outings, Morocco has reason to be optimistic about progressing further. However, since their runner-up finish in 2004, they haven’t advanced beyond the quarter-finals. The upcoming match against South Africa won’t be a walk in the park either, considering Morocco has only won two of their eight all-time head-to-head encounters with South Africa (D3, L3).
South Africa’s path to the knockout stage was less straightforward, recovering from a 2-0 opening-day defeat to accumulate four points and secure a second-place finish in Group E. South Africa’s coach, Hugo Broos, downplays their rank outsider status, emphasizing that “nothing is impossible” ahead of this crucial clash.
Such confidence may be justified, as South Africa has reached the final eight in two of their last three AFCON appearances. Enthusiasts might recall South Africa’s 1-0 upset over all-time record winners Egypt in 2019, providing inspiration for another potential surprise. However, it’s worth noting that this victory is one of only three wins for South Africa in their last 13 AFCON tournament games (W3, D3, L7).
Players to Watch: Hakim Ziyech played a crucial role in Morocco’s last two group stage goals (1 goal, 1 assist), despite not completing a full 90 minutes in the tournament. South African forward Themba Zwane, with two goals in this edition, will aim to outshine him and is part of a sizable Mamelodi Sundowns contingent.
Hot Stat: South Africa has failed to score in four of their last five internationals.
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