Morocco

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Real Madrid forward Brahim Díaz has decided to represent Morocco over Spain at international level due to a lack of communication from the RFEF, sources have confirmed to ESPN.

Morocco coach Walid Regragui said he took full responsibility for the team's surprise Africa Cup of Nations exit after a last-16 loss to South Africa, lamenting their lack of cutting edge.

Colin Udoh breaks down the ramifications of South Africa's 2-0 victory over Morocco in the Africa Cup of Nations.

Evidence Makgopa and Teboho Mokoena scored second-half goals as South Africa shocked Morocco with a 2-0 victory to dump the World Cup semifinalists out of the Africa Cup of Nations at the last-16 stage in San Pedro on Tuesday.

Morocco coach Walid Regragui's two-match suspension at the Africa Cup of Nations has been dismissed after an appeal, his country's football federation said on Friday.

Hakim Ziyech scored in the first half as Morocco beat Zambia 1-0 on Wednesday at the Africa Cup of Nations finals to finish top in Group F and also keep hosts Ivory Coast in the tournament.

Morocco coach Walid Regragui was banned for four matches, two of which were suspended, just hours before his side's final group match at the Africa Cup of Nations, Confederation of African Football officials said.

CAF have launched an investigation following accusations of racist abuse following a post-match altercation between Congo's Chancel Mbemba and Morocco head coach Walid Regragui.

Congo captain Chancel Mbemba was subjected to a torrent of racist abuse on social media after leading his team to a 1-1 draw against Morocco at the Africa Cup of Nations on Sunday.