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El Kaabi brace helps Morocco reach AFCON last 16 as group winners

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Morocco forward Ayoub El Kaabi (3rd L) celebrates scoring his team's third goal with teammates during the Africa Cup of Nations group stage match vs Zambia at Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat on December 29, 2025. (Gabriel BOUYS / AFP)

Ayoub El Kaabi scored twice as hosts Morocco eased to a 3-0 victory over Zambia at the Africa Cup of Nations on Monday to secure progress to the last 16 as winners of their group.

The Olympiakos striker netted in each half in front of 62,532 fans in the capital Rabat, while Real Madrid's Brahim Diaz got the other goal as he scored for the third match running at the tournament.

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