Brahim Diaz and Ayoub El Kaabi scored second-half goals as hosts Morocco got their Africa Cup of Nations bid off to a winning start by beating minnows Comoros 2-0 in the tournament's opening game on Sunday.

Moroccan international Amine Adli was hailed as a "proven winner" after he signed for Premier League side Bournemouth from German outfit Bayer Leverkusen on Thursday.

French prosecutors on Monday opened an investigation into alleged rape by Paris Saint-Germain full-back Achraf Hakimi, a source close to the case said.

Bayern Munich full-back Noussair Mazraoui looks set to miss several weeks after a medical check revealed the Morocco international was suffering from a heart issue.

Most teams at this year’s FIFA World Cup have talked about being like family, and the Moroccan team has truly been one. With their commitment to togetherness, strong support from their family members, and mutual respect among teammates, they have performed at the highest levels achieving success that no one anticipated.