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AFCON 2024: Morocco win means that hosts Ivory Coast qualify by the skin of their teeth

By France24
25 January 2024   |   8:45 am
Africa Cup of Nations favourites Morocco beat Zambia, meaning that Ivory Coast qualify for the round of 16. Tunisia crash out after a woeful tournament. Namibia qualify for the round of 16 for the first time in their history as the knockout stage lineup is complete.

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