AFCON2012 Morocco and Niger looking for consolation victory

Morocco takes on Niger in Libreville as both teams conclude their Group C Orange Africa Cup of Nations matches. The game is a  battle between two sides who have lost both matches and can no longer make the quarter finals. Across the country in Framceville  co-hosts Gabon will be facing Tunisia in their quest for the group’s top spot at the same time Morocco entertains Niger.

 

Managers of both Morocco and Niger  expressed theie desire to restore some dignity with a win in the last group match and leave the tournament with heads held high and perhaps make up to their disappointed supporters.

 

Morocco lost their first game to Tunisia 2-1 before conceding a last gasp goal to lose 3-2 to co-hosts Gabon despite leading early in the game. Debutants Niger lost to Gabon 2-0 before going down  to Carthage Eagles 2-1. Niger are playing in their  first ever finals  after they qualified ahead of  Egypt, South Africa and Sierra Leone.