Morocco has become the first nation to qualify for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Cote D’Ivoire outside the host.<\/p>\n
The Atlas Lions clinched their qualification for the 24-nations tournament following the 2-2 draw between Group K rivals South Africa and Liberia on Friday 24 March 2023 at the Orlando Stadium in Soweto, South Africa.<\/p>\n
Bafana Bafana and the Leone Stars secured a point each for the first time in three qualifier outings.<\/p>\n
Morocco, on standby this FIFA window due to the absence of suspended Zimbabwe, leads the group with six points from their opening two games.<\/p>\n
The 1976 AFCON champions have a five-point advantage over Liberia and South Africa with two qualifier matches left for both nations.<\/p>\n
1996 winners, South Africa, will face Liberia in their next game on Tuesday and close it in June against Morocco.<\/p>\n
Liberia face Morocco in the last qualifier fixture in September. The 2004 runners-up are through to the finals courtesy of the fact that non of the teams occupying second and third spots can surpass their present tally of six points.<\/p>\n
Liberia and South Africa will battle for the remaining spot from the Group.<\/p>\n
Walid Regragui’s Morocco enter their 19th AFCON tournament next year in Cote D’Ivoire hoping to end a long wait for a second continental crown.<\/p>\n
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