Morocco twice came from behind to draw 2-2 with Gabon in Yaounde on Tuesday and finish top of Group C at the Africa Cup of Nations in Cameroon.
2021 Africa Cup of Nations
2-2
Achraf Hakimi hit a stunning free kick six minutes from the end to save Morocco from an upset defeat against a Gabon side which had eight players ruled out due to COVID-19 infections, including talisman Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang.
Jim Allevinah's goal put Gabon ahead at halftime but Sofiane Boufal equalised with a 75th-minute penalty, only for Aaron Boupendza to put Gabon back in front in the last 10 minutes.
Morocco finished with seven points, two ahead of second-placed Gabon.
Line-ups
Gabon XI: Manga, L. Palun, A. Biyogo Poko, Obiang, G. Kanga, J. Allevinah, A. Boupendza, J. Amonome, A. Moussounda, Junior Assoumou, Anthony Oyono
Subs: A. Mfa Mezui, Mayi, A. Méyé Me Ndong, M. Biteghé, D. Nzé, L. Ameka, F. Ndzengue, S. Obissa, Yannis N'Gakoutou-Yapende
Morocco XI: F.Fajr, Munir, Masina, Amrabat, S. Chakla, Aguerd, I. Chair, Hakimi, En-Nesyri, A. El Kaabi, A. Ounahi
Subs: Bounou, M. Chibi, Saiss, T. Tissoudali, Boufal, Munir, A. Tagnaouti, S. Mmaee, S. Amallah, Barkok, Z. Aboukhlal, I. Louza