Sofyan Amrabat puts in midfield masterclass as Morocco beat Tanzania 3-0 in Africa Cup of Nations opener – Man United News And Transfer News

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Manchester United midfielder Sofyan Amrabat performed all 90 minutes together with added time as Morocco kickstarted their Africa Cup of Nations marketing campaign by beating Tanzania 3-0.

Former Wolverhampton Wanderers defender Romain Saiss gave Morocco the lead half-hour into the sport to set his aspect on their manner.

Azzedine Ounahi doubled the rating deep into the second half, with a brilliantly labored purpose simply exterior the world.

Youssef En-Nesyri’s third of the conflict sealed the win and ensured Morocco secured all three factors on the Stade de San Pédro stadium in  Ivory Coast.

United star Amrabat began within the midfield pivot alongside Selim Amallah.

Amrabat had 69 touches of the ball in the course of the time he was on the pitch.

He efficiently delivered 60 of the 63 passes he tried, managing a stellar move accuracy of 95% – greater than some other star to play 45 minutes or extra within the match.

The Fiorentina loanee tried to ping six lengthy balls to his teammates. All of them discovered their meant goal.

Amrabat didn’t try a shot and didn’t embark on any dribbles. He was primarily tasked with sitting deep and shielding the Morocco backline from being simply breached.

The 27-year-old was good defensively. He delved into seven floor duels and gained 4 of them.

He contested one problem within the air, which he gained.

Amrabat additionally got here up with three tackles.

(Stats obtained from Sofascore)

Supervisor of the Atlas Lions, Walid Regragui, spoke after the sport and emphasised the significance of the nationwide staff remaining humble and solely specializing in their performances.

Morocco, who’re positively one of many favourites to win AFCON will search to construct on their opening victory once they tackle DR Congo on Sunday.