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Nations Cup: Morocco Send Ivory Coast Packing

Ivory Coast's forward Wilfried Bony challenges Togo's forward Serge Gakpe and midfielder Alaixys Romao. (AFP)

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.

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