Morocco edge Algeria to reach WAFCON quarter-finals as Senegal keep hopes alive

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Goalkeeper Adji Ndiaye played a crucial role in preserving the victory, producing several important saves to secure a clean sheet and all op88 op88 op88 op88 three points.

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Morocco’s second consecutive victory sees them qualify for the q op88 uarter-finals with six points.

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• 88v 88v 88v 88v Morocco 1-0 Algeria
• 88v 88v 88v 88v 88v 88v 88v 88v 88v 88v Senegal 1-0 K 88v 88v enya