Morocco Knocked Out of AFCON After Losing to Benin in Last 16

Published July 5th, 2019 - 09:54 GMT
Moroccan players react after losing the penalty shoot-out
Moroccan players react after losing the penalty shoot-out

Morocco's football team were knocked out of Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) after losing Friday in Cairo to Benin (1-4) in a penalty shootout in the last 16.

The two teams went to extra time after the game ended in a draw (1-1).

Adilehou scored the first goal for Benin in the 53rd minute.

In the 75h minute, En-Nesyri scored the equalizing goal for Morocco.

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