Morocco's Ounahi out of Africa Cup of Nations with leg injury

Jan 5 : ‌Morocco midfielder Azzedine Ounahi has been ruled out of the Africa Cup of Nations due to a leg injury, the Moroccan FA said on Monday.

Morocco secured ‌their place in the ‌quarter-finals after beating Tanzania 1-0 on Sunday, thanks to a goal from Brahim Diaz, who celebrated by lifting a shirt bearing Ounahi's name.

"Medical tests ‍confirmed that Azzedine Ounahi has suffered a muscle injury in his leg. It was officially announced that he will ​miss the competition" ‌Moroccan FA said in a statement.

The 25-year-old Girona midfielder, who ​appeared on crutches while watching the round ⁠of 16 game, ‌will remain with Walid Regragui's side "to ​support his teammates throughout the rest of the Africa Cup ‍of Nations".

Hosts Morocco face five-time champions Cameroon ⁠on Friday for a place in ​the semi-finals.