Among the favorites for the final victory, Morocco faces Malawi this Tuesday evening at the Stade Omnisport Ahmadou Ahidjo in Yaoundé as part of the round of 16 of CAN 2021. Without a major absentee, the Atlas Lions will be able to count on their star Achraf Hakimi. Also, Selim Amallah is preferred to Aymen Barkok in the middle, and Ayoub El Kaabi to Munir El Haddadi in front.
Best third in Group B after holding Senegal to a draw on the third day (0-0), Malawi also have all their strengths. Author of a double against Zimbabwe and his team’s top scorer in the competition, the Orlando Pirates’ small format striker, Gabadinho Mhango, is logically the starter.
Team compositions:
Morocco : Bounou – Hakimi, Saïss, Aguerd, Masina – Amrabat, Louza, Amallah, Boufal – El Kaabi, En-Nesyri.
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— Morocco team (@EnMaroc) January 25, 2022
Malawi : Thomu – Sanudi, Chaziya, Chembezi, Chirwa – Mhone, Banda, Idana, Madinga – Muyaba, G. Mhango.