Morocco, Algeria target strong finish at AFCON Group stage

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Mon, 01 Jul 2019 - 12:28 GMT

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Mon, 01 Jul 2019 - 12:28 GMT

File- Morocco fans during the game against Senegal

File- Morocco fans during the game against Senegal

CAIRO – 1 July 2019: Egyptian fans, alongside fans from Algeria and Morocco, are expected to pack El Salam stadium to support Algeria and Morocco at the last round of the group stage.

Both teams secured qualification to the second round regardless the last round’s results.

On 6:00 pm, Algeria, who visit El Salam stadium for the first time, face Tanzania and their manager, Djamel Belmadi, is set to rest the team’s biggest stars to give the chance to other players who did not earn minutes at the first two games.

Algeria played their first two games at 30 June Stadium where Group C games were played.

Algeria established themselves as one of the main contenders for the title after defeating Kenya and Senegal 2-0 and 1-0 respectively.

On 9:00 pm, Morocco face South Africa and their eyes on producing a better performance to calm their fans ahead of the second round games.

The Lions of Atlas defeated Namibia 1-0 at the opening game and won the second game 1-0 over Ivory Coast thanks to a goal from Youssef Al Nusairi.

Morocco and Algeria are receiving a massive support from the Egyptian fans who are expected to continue their support to the Arab teams during the competition.

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