Egypt will face Morocco in Yaoundé on Sunday afternoon as the two North African giants compete for a semi-final berth against Cameroon.
The 2022 AFCON tournament got underway three weeks ago and while the hosts have arguably been the most impressive side, both Egypt and Morocco present a significant threat to them thanks to the level of talent in their respective squads.
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Egypt possess arguably the world’s greatest player at this moment in time, Mohamed Salah, while the likes of Achraf Hakimi and Youssef En-Nesyri are the stars in the Morocco side to look out for.
Here’s all you need to know about the game.
When is it?
The match will take place on Sunday 30 January at 3pm GMT.
How can I watch?
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Confirmed line-ups
Egypt: Abogabal, Kamal, Hegazy, Abdelmoneim, Fatouh, Ashraf, Elsoulia, Elneny, Salah, Mohamed, Marmoush
Morocco: Bounou, Hakimi, Aguerd, Saiss, Masina, S Amrabat, Barkok, Amallah, El Haddadi, Boufal, En-Nesyri
Odds
Egypt - 18/7
Draw -9/5
Morocco - 17/10
Prediction
Egypt may have Salah in attack but Morocco have looked a much more coherent team throughout the tournament so far, and their talent in different areas of the pitch should see them through here. Egypt 1-2 Morocco.
