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How Morocco sank Ivory Coast again at Africa Cup of Nations

Morocco's Youssef En-Nesyri celebrates with teammates after the match. [Reuters]

Morocco coach Herve Renard masterminded another victory over his former team Ivory Coast on Friday as a 1-0 win sent the north Africans through to the last 16 in Egypt.

Youssef En-Nesyri's superb first-half goal in Cairo earned Renard and Morocco a third win in a row over an Ivorian side he coached to the Africa Cup of Nations title in 2015.

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