
Defending champions of African Nations Cup, Ivory Coast has been eliminated from the competition after losing to Morocco 0-1 in their last group match they needed to win to progress.
The only goal was scored in the 64th minute by Rachid Alioui. And what a brilliant effort it was in one moment of magic against the run of play.
The victory saw Morocco join group winners DR Congo in qualifying. DR Congo had thrashed Togo 3-1 in their last game to top the group with 7 points.
