Morocco defeated Ivory Coast in Abijan on Saturday to book their place in next year’s World Cup in Russia.
Morocco’s victory over the West African giants means three countries from North Africa made it to Russia with Egypt and Tunisia having qualified already.
Morocco ended their 20 years wait for a World Cup ticket when they beat the Elephants of Ivory Coast 2-0 in front of their home fans.
The Atlas Lions just needed to avoid defeat in order to book their place in Russia, but took all three points.
The result took them up to 12 points, four clear of the Ivorians in second place, confirming their return to the World Cup for the first time since 1998, when they were eliminated in the group stage.
Gabon and Mali finished third and fourth in Group C and on six and four points respectively.
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