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Morocco denied Niger their first ever Africa Cup of Nations point with a 1-0 win in this meaningless closing Group C tie here on Tuesday.
Controversial Courbis comes to Niger's rescueRolland Courbis, who has assumed command of the Niger team at the Africa Cup of Nations, is a colourful character with a rich history both on and off the pitch.
Niger News: Food crisis loomsWithout emergency action, aid organizations say 6 million people in Niger and 10 million in region will suffer from famine. Half the victims will be children. read more
Bruised Niger braced for tough Tunisia testNiger, virtually played off the park in their Africa Cup of Nations debut against Gabon, are in for another stern test when they face 2004 titleholders Tunisia here on Friday.
Morocco has 1-0 win against Niger in African CupMorocco scored a second-half goal to beat Niger 1-0 in the African Cup of Nations on Tuesday in an uninspiring match between two teams already eliminated from Group C. Younes Belhanda fired into the roof of the net from Marouane Chamakh's pass in the 79th minute to seal the win for Morocco and avoid the ignominy of finishing last in the group.
Niger 1-2 TunisiaIssam Jemaa scores in the last minute to earn Tunisia a barely-deserved 2-1 Group C win over Niger at the Africa Cup of Nations.
Morocco 1 Niger 0 - African Nations Cup resultMorocco 1 Niger 0 - African Nations Cup Group C result on Tuesday:
Last gasp Tunisia see off lively NigerTunisia all but sealed a place in the Africa Cup of Nations quarter-finals with a last gasp 2-1 win over debutants Niger here on Thursday.
Jemaa seals 2-1 victory for Tunisia over NigerIssam Jemaa's 90th-minute winner put former champion Tunisia into the African Cup of Nations quarterfinals on Friday with a hard-fought 2-1 victory over tournament debutant Niger. The substitute stepped inside two defenders and hammered a left-footed shot into the net to finally shake off Niger's rousing challenge in the Group C game at Stade de l'Amitie.
Morocco wrap up Cup effort with Niger winMorocco denied Niger their first ever Africa Cup of Nations point with a 1-0 win in their meaningless closing Group C tie on Tuesday.
