Morocco advance to Africa Cup of Nations Round of 16 as Hakim Ziyech fires winner
Hakim Ziyech scored the decisive goal as Morocco finished top of Group F and advanced to the last 16 of the Africa Cup of Nations with a 1-0 victory over Zambia.
Galatasaray have signed Moroccan winger Hakim Ziyech on a permanent basis from Chelsea following a successful loan spell at the Turkish club.
Hakim Ziyech scored the decisive goal as Morocco finished top of Group F and advanced to the last 16 of the Africa Cup of Nations with a 1-0 victory over Zambia.
Paris Saint-Germain are understood to be ‘furious’ with Chelsea after a document debacle prevented Hakim Ziyech from completing his loan move.
Hakim Ziyech was a star performer for Morocco at the 2022 World Cup, though Chelsea boss Graham Potter hinted the player may have to be patient when it comes to Premier League game time.
Morocco’s emergence as the surprise package of the World Cup has seen them become the first African nation to reach the semi-finals of the tournament.
Morocco head coach Walid Regragui promised more is to come from his side, who advanced to the round of 16 at the World Cup for the first time in 36 years with a 2-1 win over Canada.
Morocco advanced to the last 16 of the World Cup after closing out a 2-1 win over Canada at the Al Thumama Stadium to finish top of Group F.
Goals from Romelu Lukaku and Hakim Ziyech against Middlesbrough saw Chelsea book their spot in the FA Cup semi-finals.
Chelsea boss says his side are a 'bit drained, a bit exhausted' after they scraped past Crystal Palace 1-0, while £97m striker was 'obviously not involved'.
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