Morocco was already up against it at the African Cup of Nations even before reserve goalkeeper Issam Badda was diagnosed with a mild form of malaria and leading striker Marouane Chamakh was hit by fever and a stomach illness After losing to Tunisia in its Group C opener, Eric Gerets' team plays for its survival at the tournament against a buoyant Gabon which will be boosted by a stadium of rowdy home supporters in Libreville on Friday. Gerets says the match could be even tougher than Tunisia for the Moroccans, who have fitness doubts over forward Oussama As-Saidi as well as Chamakh, while the recovering Badda is almost certain not to be involved. Despite Badda's scare, captain Houssine Kharja said Thursday the squad is“totally focused.” (For more sports news and updates, follow Ahram Online sports on Twitter: @AO_Sports)
