It’s a significant setback for Moroccan football, already struggling to make an impact, especially after missing out on the 2013 AFCON won by Nigeria.
Ivory Coast is guaranteed to finish first in Group C after a crucial victory against Tanzania (4-2).
Things started poorly for Lamouchi’s men, conceding a goal in the first minute. However, the team’s star scorers, Traoré (13th), Wilfried (90th), and Yaya Touré (23rd, 44th sp), led Ivory Coast to their fourth victory in five matches.
Morocco (2nd, five points behind the Ivorians) is now eliminated from the race for the 2014 World Cup, despite a recent two-goal victory against Gambia.
The upcoming Ivory Coast-Morocco match on September 6 will have no impact on the qualification. Changes are likely in the Moroccan football management in the days to come.
