"Here's how things look ahead of tonight's final round of games. Morocco 4pts, GD+2 Mali 2pts, GD0 (goals scored 2) Zambia 2pts, GD0 (goals scored 1) Comoros 1pt, GD-2 In short, Morocco are probably fine but will want to beat Zambia and top the group. Zambia probably need at least a point against Morocco. Comoros probably need to beat Mali, who will probably be okay if they get a point. Lotta ins, lotta outs, lotta what-have-yous."
"The early game, between the teams who are first and third in the Championship, could be a cracker. Here are the two XIs. Coventry (4-2-3-1) Rushworth; van Ewijk, Woolfenden, Kitching, Brau; Torp, Grimes; Sakamoto, Rudoni, Mason-Clark; Wright. Subs: Wilson, Allen, Simms, Kesler-Hayden, Bidwell, Latibeaudiere, Eccles, Perry, Andrews. Ipswich (4-2-3-1) Walton; Furlong, O'Shea, Kipre, Greaves; Matusiwa, Taylor; Walle, Nunez, Jack Clarke; Azon. Subs: Palmer, Young, Johnson, Humphreys, Cajuste, Burns, McAteer, Philogene-Bidace, Akpom."
Group B standings before the final round: Morocco 4pts (GD+2), Mali 2pts (GD0, goals scored 2), Zambia 2pts (GD0, goals scored 1), Comoros 1pt (GD-2). Morocco can probably secure qualification but will aim to beat Zambia to guarantee topping the group. Zambia likely need at least a point to improve qualification chances. Comoros must beat Mali to stand a chance, while Mali would likely be safe with a point. Evening fixtures include Zambia v Morocco and Comoros v Mali with most kick-offs at 7.45pm. Championship action includes Coventry v Ipswich at 6pm with named XIs and substitutes.
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