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Afcon 2019: The past doesn't hold much importance - Morocco coach Herve Renard on Ivory Coast clash

Morocco head coach Herve Renard says coaching Ivory Coast will always be a good memory for him, but his primary focus is now with the Atlas Lions.

The French trainer is looking for his third Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) title after leading Zambia and Ivory Coast to glory in the past.

"I'm not Morocco's trump card. I'm lucky to be the coach of a Morocco team with quality players," Renard said.

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Morocco and Ivory Coast will meet at the Al Salam Stadium in Cairo on Friday having defeated Namibia, and South Africa respectively in their first games.