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Medhi Benatia, Achraf Hakimi revel in historic Morocco win over Cameroon

Juventus defender Medhi Benatia and Borussia Dortmund defender Achraf Hakimi have taken to social media to celebrate Morocco's 2-0 triumph over Cameroon.

Hakim Ziyech's brace in the second half was all Herve Renard's men needed to grab a win at the Stade Mohammed V in Friday's Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.

Prior to the match, Morocco have failed in previous attempts to defeat next year's Afcon hosts, Cameroon in an international outing.

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However, the win comes as a relief after last year's loss in Yaounde and shot the Atlas Lions to the summit of the Group B standings with 10 points from five games - to open a two-point lead over the Indomitable Lions.

And Benatia and Hakimi, in a celebratory mood, have described the result as an 'important victory' as they near a spot in the 2019 continental tournament.

"Important victory for the team, for my coach, for the people, Al Hamdoulillah. A lion remains a lion," Benatia wrote on Instagram.

"Victory is important to bring us closer to achieving the desired goal!," Hakimi posted.

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