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Morocco: Halilhodzic pleased with players’ spirit against Burkina Faso

Morocco boss Vahid Halilhodzic saw enough in his players’ performance against Burkina Faso to be optimistic for future challenges awaiting his side.

The Atlas Lions drew 1-1 with the Stallions at Stade de Marrakech on Friday evening in what was the Bosnian manager’s maiden game in charge of the North Africans.

Morocco had to fight back after falling behind to a Cyrille Bayala goal in the 71st minute, with Zouhair Feddal netting the equalizer with two minutes of normal time to play.

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Halilhodzic was satisfied with his team’s showing and praised them for their reaction to Burkina Faso’s goal.