Morocco and Gabon have locked in their starting XI tactical setups, promising an intriguing contrast in styles on the pitch.
Morocco lines up in a fluid 4-2-3-1 formation:
Goalkeeper:Yassine Bounou (“Bono”) commands the backline and wears the captain’s armband.
Defense: A four-man defensive line consisting of A. Maamar at right-back, a central defensive partnership of Issa Diop and Nayef Aguerd, and Noussair Mazraoui at left-back.
Double Pivot: Ayyoub Bouaddi and Neil El Aynaoui anchor the midfield as a double pivot to provide defensive stability and distribution.
Attacking Midfield: G. Yassine operates on the right wing, Azzedine Ounahi occupies the central playmaking role, and Ez Abde provides width on the left.
Forward: Yassir Zabiri leads the attack as the solitary center-forward.
Gabon (4-3-3)
Gabon counters with a balanced 4-3-3 system designed to control tempo and exploit wide areas:
Goalkeeper:J. Amonome starts between the posts.
Defense:Anthony Oyono (right-back), A. Do Marco and U. Mboula (center-backs), and J. Ekomié (left-back) form the defensive unit.
Midfield: A physical, experienced midfield trio featuring Guelor Kanga, Didier Ndong, and captain André Biyogo Poko.
Front Three: Denis Bouanga and Shavy Babicka attack from the flanks, flanking central striker Rody Junior.
