Seven goals with none conceded has seen Morocco cruise through Group I and a 5-0 victory over Guinea-Bissau earlier in the week further cemented their status as group leaders. Two points separate the Atlas Lions from Guinea-Bissau heading into their second matchup on Saturday, but the Djurtus have played one more match than the Moroccans and likely contenders Guinea failed to win again earlier on Saturday with a second consecutive draw versus Sudan.
Moroccan media predicts that manager Vahid Halihodzic will not change anything in his lineup given the success his setup had in their domination a few days ago. However, the coach indicated that Guinea-Bissau will be determined to prove themselves following the five-goal humiliation and that the Atlas Lions must be prepared for more of a challenge.