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Africa Nations Cup: 'How is it possible?' Lack of water break upsets Morocco

Morocco's French coach Herve Renard. [File]

Morocco coach Herve Renard expressed his unhappiness at the absence of any water breaks in Sunday's 1-0 win over Namibia after Africa Cup of Nations organisers said an extreme heat policy would be in place amid sweltering temperatures in Egypt.

"Why were the players not allowed to drink during the first half and the second half? How is it possible?" asked Renard, after a late own goal from Itamunua Keimuine gave Morocco victory in their opening game in Cairo.

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