Rabat: Morocco captain Achraf Hakimi is set to return to action for his team's final AFCON group stage match against Zambia, having recovered from an ankle injury that sidelined him for nearly two months.According to France24.com, the Atlas Lions will look to secure the top spot in Group A. Meanwhile, Zambia, Mali, and Comoros are all vying for a place in the last 16. In other group stage developments, Ivory Coast, the reigning champions, were held to a draw by Cameroon in Group F's headline fixture. Mozambique celebrated a significant victory by ending their 39-year wait for an AFCON win against Gabon.Algeria made it to the knockouts with a narrow win against Burkina Faso, as Riyad Mahrez successfully converted a first-half penalty, bringing his total to a tournament-leading three goals. Additionally, in the "Battle of the Sexes" exhibition match, Nick Kyrgios emerged victorious against Aryna Sabalenka, claiming a two-sets win in a low-intensity affair in Dubai.
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