Morocco 2-1 Malawi: Africa Cup of Nations last 16 – as it happened
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AFCON: Superb Achraf Hakimi free-kick sends Morocco into quarter-finals
Achraf Hakimi curled in a long-range free kick as Morocco came from behind to beat Malawi 2-1 in the last-16 of the Africa Cup of Nations on Tuesday and stay on course for their first African title in over 45 years.
Africa Cup of Nations: Achraf Hakimi scores another free-kick stunner as Morocco beat Malawi to reach quarter-finals
A sensational free-kick from Achraf Hakimi lifted Morocco to a 2-1 win over Malawi and into the Africa Cup of Nations quarter-finals. Malawi’s Gabadinho Mhango gave his nation a shock lead in the first half with arguably the goal of the tournament from 35-yards out, but a thumping header from Youssef El Nesyri and Hakimi’s set-piece booked Morocco’s place in the last eight. Ad/> Vahid Halilhodzic’s side, considered one of the favourites to win the tournament, will play Ivory Coast or Egypt in the next round.
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City winger Mahrez given week off after AFCON, says Guardiola
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola said Algeria international Riyad Mahrez will not be involved in Saturday's Premier League trip to Southampton after being given a week off following his team's early exit from the Africa Cup of Nations.