Morocco meets Zambia on Monday at Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium, looking to finish the group stage strongly, despite not yet performing at their peak in the Africa Cup of Nations.
The Atlas Lions struggled to impress after beating Comoros, leaving fans unsure ahead of their match against Zambia.
Zambia will be quietly hoping for a good result to secure their spot, while everyone watches Morocco in Monday’s final Group A match.
Moses Sichone’s team has avoided losing after two rounds, having earned two points from two games, heading into the final match.
After a late draw with Mali, Zambia failed to score against Comoros, placing them third.
The Copper Bullets could win the group or be eliminated, depending on their results and others’. They would have seized this chance before the game.
Given their AFCON 2012 win, Monday’s match offers a chance to break their 11-game losing streak.
Morocco will avoid handouts because they seek to satisfy supporters after two games that fell short last week.
Though they’ve had two penalties in their matches against Comoros and Mali, Regragui’s team needs more creativity to please fans.
Footage surfaced of local reactions to the 1-1 draw against Mali, a team known for its defense, which advanced the Atlas Lions to the last 16, though their final ranking is pending.
A shocking home elimination is no longer possible for the 1976 champions, as a top-two position or a place among the best third-place teams is assured.
Morocco, free from early elimination worries, must now manage a different kind of pressure to shine in Rabat.

