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Walid Regragui suspension mars Morocco's win over Zambia in Afcon 2023

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Morocco eased past Zambia 1-0 at the Africa Cup of Nations on Wednesday to finish top in Group F but the result was overshadowed by the suspension of their manager Walid Regragui.

Hakim Ziyech left the pitch with an ankle injury at half time but not before a smart close-range finish in the 38th minute that secured victory for Morocco and also kept hosts Ivory Coast in the tournament.

However, Morocco's win was marred by a four-game ban – with two suspended – that was handed out on Wednesday over heated scenes at the match against Congo on Sunday.

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) also imposed fines of $20,000 each on the federations of Morocco and Congo, plus $5,000 on Regragui.

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