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Morocco struggled for motivation against 'smaller' nations at Afcon 2019 – Saiss

Wolverhampton Wanderers defender Romain Saiss believes Morocco paid the price for their laid-back approach in games against supposed smaller countries at the Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon).

The Atlas Lions exited the showpiece at the Round of 16 against Benin on penalties, which saw the pre-Afcon favourites fall way short of their target of claiming a second continental crown.

The Wolves defender, who featured in every game for the North Africans in Egypt, admitted their overly relaxed attitude in the tournament may have cost them.

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"We expected to go really far in this competition.