AFCON2023: Morocco forced to wait longer for round of sixteen qualification after draw with DR Congo

Twists and turns are expected in final round of matches of Group F of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations after the top-ranked team in the continent Morocco played DR Congo to a one-all draw at the Laurent Pokou Stadium in San Pedro.Consequently, the two teams will have to win their last group stage matches to advance to the round of sixteen.The focus on the pitch might have fallen heavily on players from either side but a Kenyan, Peter Waweru Kamaku also had a share of it as he was the centre referee.##NAJAVA_MECA_7812144##The experienced whistler was assisted by his compatriots Gilbert Cheruiyot and Stephen Yiembe who is making his first appearance in the tournament.As anticipated Morocco were the better side in the opening minutes of the game and would take the lead in the sixth minute through Achraf Hakimi.The Paris Saint Germain right-back was left unmarked at a corner from the Moroccan left, and would dispatch a sidefoot volley low into the net, beating the Congolese goalkeeper whose vision wasn’t great considering the clustered legs in the area.

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