Morocco vs Gabon: Team News, Predicted Lineups, Kick-Off Time and More
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Morocco will be looking to make it two wins from two in the Africa Cup of Nations when they take on Gabon in their second Group C match on Friday. The Atlas Lions got their campaign off to a winning start with a 1-0 victory over Ghana and will be confident of another three points against a Gabon side who lost their opener 1-0 to Comoros. Gabon will need to improve their attacking play if they are to get anything from the game, having failed to register a single shot on target in their defeat to Comoros. Morocco, meanwhile, will be looking to build on their impressive performance against Ghana and will be confident of getting a positive result against Gabon. The match will be played at the Stade Ahmadou Ahidjo in Yaounde, Cameroon and will kick-off at 20:00 local time (19:00 GMT).
Predicted Lineups
Morocco: Bono; Hakimi, Aguerd, Saiss, Masina; Amrabat, Ounahi, Amallah; Boufal, En-Nesyri, El Kaabi
Gabon: Amonome; Obiang, Palun, Manga, Oyono; Poko, Meye, Boupendza, Lemina; Aubameyang, Allevinah
Team News
Morocco: Morocco have no fresh injury concerns and will be able to field a strong team against Gabon.
Gabon: Gabon have a number of injury concerns, with Mario Lemina and Andre Biyogo Poko both doubtful for the match.
Key Battle
The key battle in this match will be between Morocco's defence and Gabon's attack. Morocco have one of the best defences in Africa, while Gabon have a number of dangerous attacking players, including Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Denis Bouanga. The outcome of the match could depend on which team can impose their style of play on the other.
Prediction
Morocco are the favourites to win this match and should have enough quality to overcome Gabon. However, Gabon have shown in the past that they can be a dangerous team and will be looking to cause an upset. I predict that Morocco will win the match 2-0.
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