Morocco and Benin meet at the Al Salam stadium in Cairo, in a match for round 16 of the African Cup of Nations in 2019.
Morocco:
The Moroccans had an exemplary performance in the group stage of the African Cup of Nations, winning all three games. In the first round, the Moroccans defeated Namibia, then the Ivory Coast and, finally, South Africa. In the last game against the South Africans, the Moroccans won by 1-0: the only goal of the team was scored by Boussoufa.
In this match against Benin, one of the most fragile teams of this competition, the coach Hervé Renard must maintain the team’s base, that is, 4-3-3, with Ziyech, Amrabat and En-Nesyri being the most advanced men of the team. We emphasize the importance of Belhanda in the Moroccan midfield, for his skill and competence in transporting the ball to the attack. In this game the coach must play with his best players.
Benin:
Benin was one of the teams that reached this stage of the African Cup of Nations after three draws in all three games of their group. In the first round, the team achieved a positive draw against Ghana, then drew 0-0 with Guinea-Bissau and, finally, drew 0-0 with Cameroon. Despite having gained access to this phase, the team is one of the most fragile.
Coach Michel Dussuyer is aware that his team is one of the favorites to be eliminated, but hopes to maintain its defensive consistency to overcome the Moroccans. The 4-3-3 will be the system that Benin should use in this game, favoring a style of play more defensive and direct by the flanks. Steve Mounié is the player who stands out in the Benin team, being very strong in the counterattack. For this game the coach has his usual holders.
