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- ↑ Ismail Khafi at Soccerway
- ↑ "Morocco win second CHAN title after defeating Mali in final". 2021-02-07. Retrieved 2023-06-18.
- ↑ "Morocco Crowned CHAN 2020 Champions With Win Over Mali". 2021-02-07. Retrieved 2023-06-18.
- ↑ "Morocco: Coupe Du Trone - Final". 2022-05-14. Retrieved 2023-06-18.
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