Cairo Stadium-Ahmad Saied and Ahmed Maher: Egypt assistant coach Shawki Gharib said that Morocco's 1-0 defeat to Ivory Coast made his side's next match very difficult. Hosts Egypt, who lead their Group A with 3 points, will take on arch-rivals Morocco in the second round of the group phase on Tuesday. "The next match became a do-or-die game for Morocco because they have to win or otherwise they will be eliminated," Gharib told reporters after Saturday's match. Chelsea striker Didier Drogba converted a 39th minute penalty-kick to secure the win for the Ivory Coast who now hold second spot in the group.
Morocco will need a win against Egypt Gharib watched the game from the Cairo Stadium alongside manager Hassan Shehata and midfielder Mohamed Abou-Treika. Gharib stressed that the result won't affect Egypt's preparations "as we eye a victory over Morocco to secure a place in the knock-out stage." Egypt had beaten Libya 3-0 in the tournament curtain raiser on Friday. Michel blames pitch for Ivory Coast display, Fakhir has no regrets
