U-23 AFCON: Morocco captain Abde Ezzalzouli to miss the Black Meteors clash on Tuesday

Abde Ezzalzouli, the promising FC Barcelona youngster, is expected to be absent from the second group stage match of the U-23 AFCON against Black Meteors on Tuesday, June 27, 2023, in Morocco.

In a crucial encounter, the host nation will face Ghana, with both teams vying for a victory that would help them advance to the next stage of the competition.

Media reports suggest that Barcelona FC has instructed the Moroccan team to exclude Abde from the game due to injury concerns.

The player delivered an impressive performance in the Group A opener, scoring a goal and earning the Man of the Match award in a 2-1 victory against Guinea.

Ghana, too, started their campaign on a high note, securing a thrilling 3-2 win over Congo on Sunday. Ernest Nuamah opened the scoring for Ghana, and substitute Emmanuel Yeboah netted two goals, leading the Black Meteors to a three-goal advantage. This triumph has propelled Ghana to the top of their group.

The match is scheduled to kick off at 21:00 local time (20:00 GMT).