At the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), four members of the Moroccan senior men’s national team were selected for the best XI of the group stage.
They are Azzedine Ounahi, Sofyan Amrabat, Nayef Aguerd, and Achraf Hakimi.
With five goals and one let up, the Atlas Lions won Group F with seven points.
The quartet helped the team succeed as they go ready to play South Africa in the Round of 16.
Senegal, the holders, had three players in the group stage Best XI, one spot behind the North Africans.
They are Ismaila Sarr, Lamine Camara, and Kalidou Koulibaly.
Emilio Nsue, the tournament’s top goal scorer, and custodian Jesus Owono make up Equatorial Guinea’s lineup of two players.
Angola and the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) each have a player on the squad.
The remaining players on the roster are Gelson Dala (Angola) and Arthur Masuaku (DRC).
The Senegalese coach whose team holds the only perfect record in the competition was named the best group stage coach.
Best goalie and young player of the group stage went to Owono and Camara, respectively.