By Associated Press
LIBREVILLE, Gabon — Morocco’s reserve goalkeeper Issam Badda has a mild form of malaria and leading striker Marouane Chamakh was hit by fever and a stomach illness at the African Cup of Nations.
Badda received a blood transfusion at a hospital after being diagnosed with Type 3 malaria, while Chamakh underwent a series of tests.
( Francois Mori / Associated Press ) – Morocco’s coach Eric Gerets reacts during their African Cup of Nations Group C soccer match against Tunisia at Stade De L’Amitie in Libreville, Gabon, Monday, Jan. 23, 2012. Tunisia defeated Morocco 2-0.
Forward Oussama As-Saidi is sidelined with injury, too.
Morocco lost to Tunisia in the Group C opener and plays Gabon, which will be boosted by home fans in Libreville on Friday.
Another loss and the Moroccans would match Senegal’s surprising elimination from the tournament.
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