One Absence Could Dictate Morocco's Mali Showdown

Morocco's Mali Prep Faces a Key Absence

Home side seeks early qualification today.

The Moroccan squad continued preparations for Friday's Mali clash, second Group A match at AFCON, played on Atlas soil, as they push toward knockout.

And the coaching staff, led by Walid Regragui, worked on correcting errors seen by players during the opening game, when they beat Comoros 2-0 in the second half after a difficult first period.

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Wednesday's training saw all players taking part except captain Ghanem Saiss, who remains on his recovery program under the medical staff after his injury against Comoros.

And Koora had earlier confirmed Saiss would miss Friday's Mali clash due to injury.

Punchline 1: If early qualification had legs, Morocco would already be at the finish line.

Punchline 2: Meanwhile, the coach's playbook is practicing social distancing from mistakes.