Morocco to Host Central African Republic in October Friendly Ahead of AFCON
Morocco and the Central African Republic are set to face off in a friendly match on October 8th in Marrakech, as the Moroccan national team prepares for the upcoming 2015 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).
While Morocco, as the tournament host, focuses on fine-tuning their squad ahead of the 21st edition of Africa’s premier international competition, the Central African Republic — known as the Fauves of Bas-Oubangui — will continue their preparations despite having already been eliminated from the AFCON qualification race.
This upcoming friendly provides an opportunity for Morocco to test their players and strategies in a competitive setting, sharpening their readiness for the tournament that begins early next year on home soil.
The two sides share recent history in AFCON qualifiers, having met twice during the 2012 campaign. Both fixtures, played in Rabat and Bangui, ended in goalless draws (0-0), highlighting the evenly matched nature of their encounters.
With Morocco eager to capitalize on home advantage in 2015 and the Central African Republic looking to build for future competitions, the friendly in Marrakech promises to be an intriguing contest.
