Morocco, Tunisia reach Russia 2018
Morocco, Tunisia secure World Cup berths Tunisia pip Congo DR to Group A's No1 spot, Morocco top Group C Africa's line up at Russia 2018 now complete Morocco and Tunisia completed CAF's line-up at the FIFA World Cup™, securing the last of Africa's berths at Russia 2018. The Atlas Lions recorded an impressive 2-0 victory away to Côte d'Ivoire, while a goalless stalemate at home to Libya was enough for the Eagles of Carthage to pip Congo DR to top spot in Group A. Both nations join Nigeria, Egypt and Senegal as Africa's representatives at the global finals next year. A mouth-watering clash lay in store in Abidjan, where Côte d'Ivoire hosted Morocco, with the winner booking a ticket to Russia 2018. Nabil Dirar gave Morocco the lead on 25 minutes, delivering a cross that Khalid Boutaib came close to heading, but the ball ended up finding the back of the net. The Atlas Lions then doubled their lead just five minutes later through