Morocco began its Africa Cup of Nations campaign with a 2-0 win over a resilient Comoros team in Rabat on Sunday, courtesy of a 55th minute Brahim Díaz strike and a stunning bicycle kick from Ayoub El Kaabi. The Atlas Lions, who are hosting the tournament, were frustrated throughout the first half and even missed an 11th-minute penalty. But the 2022 World Cup semifinalist found the breakthrough 10 minutes after the restart, when Díaz struck from close range to give his nation a 1-0 lead. The highlight came 19 minutes later, though, when substitute El Kaabi produced a moment worthy of winning any game. The forward met a cross with an acrobatic overhead kick that rooted the Comoros keeper and nestled in the corner of the net, sealing three points for Morocco. “The opening game is always difficult but we came good in the second half,” said Morocco head coach Walid Regragui postgame - his team extending the world record run for consecutive national team victories to 19. (📸 Paul Ellis...