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Morocco will not play in the African Nations Championship over Western Sahara spat

By France24
16 January 2023   |   4:44 pm
Rabat has accused Algiers of blocking air space, denying the Atlas Lions a chance to compete. It comes as Algeria hosts the leadership conference for the Western Sahara Polisario movement, seeking independance from Morocco.

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Rabat has accused Algiers of blocking air space, denying the Atlas Lions a chance to compete. It comes as Algeria hosts the leadership conference for the Western Sahara Polisario movement, seeking independance from Morocco.