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Ziyech’s Morocco qualify for 2022 Africa Cup of Nations as Mane’s Senegal retain top spot

Chelsea winger Hakim Ziyech helped Morocco to qualify for the 2022 Africa Cup of Nations in Cameroon following their 0-0 draw with Mauritania on Friday.

The 28-year-old featured prominently in the encounter, playing for 88 minutes before he was replaced by Soufiane Rahimi.

The draw ensured the Atlas Lions took their points to 11 from five games which assured them of finishing either as the winner of Group E or runner-up.

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Mauritania are second in the group with six points and are followed by Burundi with five while the Central African Republic are at the base of the table with four points.