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Afcon 2019: Morocco coach Renard takes responsibility for Benin defeat

Morocco coach Herve Renard is not singling out any member of his team for blame following their shocking Round of 16 loss to Benin at the Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) on Friday.

The 1976 champions saw their hopes of lifting a second continental title dashed by The Squirrels who emerged 4-1 winners in the penalty shootout following a 1-1 draw after extra-time.

The North African Africans missed a penalty on the stroke of full-time through Hakim Ziyech and also played the last 23 minutes of the game with a numerical advantage following the sending off of Benin's Khaled Adenon.