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Morocco midfielder Mbark Boussoufa retires from international duty after Afcon 2019 exit

Al Shabab midfielder Mbark Boussoufa has announced his retirement from international duty with Morocco.

Boussoufa made the statement in the wake of the Atlas Lions' exit from the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations after losing to Benin via penalty shoot-out.

The 34-year-old captained Herve Renard's men for their Round of 16 tie against the Squirrels on Friday and was on parade for the entire 120 minutes.

Boussoufa, born in the Netherlands to Moroccan parents, made his international debut in 2006 and had a international career which spanned 13 years, with eight goals in 70 appearances.