Afcon 2023 Alert: Morocco vs Tanzania - Expect the Unexpected!

Atlas Lions kick off Afcon 2023 journey against Tanzania in Group F.

Tanzania ranks 121st in FIFA, while Morocco stands at 13th.

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Morocco made history by reaching FIFA World Cup semi-finals in Qatar 2022.

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Pressure mounts on Morocco to replicate success at Africa Cup of Nations.

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Coach Walid Regragui remains cautious due to past favorites' failures.

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Morocco is one of 12 past champions but hasn't won since 1976.

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Tanzania returns to the competition for the third time, with a poor record.

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Morocco's star-studded team poses a tough challenge for Tanzania.

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Tanzania struggled in qualifiers with the lowest goal count among all 24 teams.

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