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Paul Myers

FORGOTTEN HISTORY: Morocco launch 2025 africa cup of nations with victory over doughty comoros - Caught on Camera

Morocco striker Ayoub El Kaabi (left) celebrates with teammate Anass Salah-Eddine (right) after scoring his side's second goal against Comoros with a spectacular bicycle kick. AFP - PAUL ELLIS

Hosts Morocco ground down a gritty Comoros side 2-0 on Sunday night to launch their bid for a second Africa Cup of Nations trophy.

Real Madrid striker Brahim Diaz swept in the opener 10 minutes into the second-half and Ayoub El Kaabi doubled the advantage 20 minutes later with a spectacular bicycle kick.

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