Africa Cup of Nations: Morocco and Gabon Face Off in Crucial Group C Clash

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Africa Cup of Nations: Morocco and Gabon Face Off in Crucial Group C Clash

Morocco faces Gabon this Tuesday, January 18 at 8 p.m., as part of the third day of the group stage of the Africa Cup of Nations (CAN). There could be major changes in the composition of the two teams.

Morocco and Gabon occupy 1st and 2nd place respectively in Group C. Tuesday’s match is crucial for both teams. Morocco with 6 points is already qualified for the round of 16, wants to remain the group C leader at all costs.

Gabon with 4 points is not so far from qualification and hopes for a victory against Morocco. The Gabonese will have to do without Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang (Arsenal) and Mario Lemina (Nice), positive for Covid-19 and who have moreover joined their respective clubs to be taken care of.

For tonight’s match, the Moroccan team will likely be composed of Bounou, Hakimi, Saiss, Aguerd, Masina, Amrabat, Tissoudali, Amallah, Louza, Boufal, En-Nesyri.

Gabon will likely be made up of: Amonome, Oyono, Manga, Obissa, Sambissa, Poko, Kanga, Autchanga, Allevinah, Boupendza, Eneme-Ella.