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Friendly match: a Morocco - Ghana gala, this Tuesday

Moroccan players will face Ghana for a prestigious poster in Rabat

After securing its qualification for the next African Cup of Nations (CAN) in Cameroon in 2022 , Morocco continues its preparation. The Atlas Lions have a life-size test this Tuesday, June 8 against Ghana, at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Complex in Rabat. A difficult opponent that will have to be beaten to continue to progress.

“Ghana is behind us in the FIFA rankings. But it is a team which can hamper us with its athletic qualities, its aggressiveness and its liveliness… ” , declared the Moroccan coach, Vahid Halilhodzic.

"It's almost a qualifying match for the World Cup ..." , adds the technician, calling on his troops to have the right frame of mind. "If we win our two friendlies and progress in the FIFA rankings, it could be advantageous for us in the event of play-offs for the 2022 World Cup ..." , believes Vahid.

Morocco will face Ghana without however its playing master Hakim Ziyech. Adam Masina could also be missed with a minor injury. The Atlas Lions have faced the Black Stars ten times for 4 wins and 3 losses. However, their last victory dates back to… 1997 (1-0), in Casablanca, during the 1998 World Cup qualifiers