Chelsea star Hakim Ziyech has taken his superb form in the Premier League and Champions League to the Africa Cup of Nations qualifying as he scored two goals and as assist for Morocco.
The 27-year-old started in a central attacking role for the Atlas Lions in Casablanca and it was in that position he found a pocket of space to help break the deadlock after just 10 minutes.
Picking up possession on the half-turn, he had time to assess his options and threaded a perfect pass forward that dissected the Central Africa defence.
Interβs Achraf Hakimi was the beneficiary, tucking his finish inside the near post to give Morocco an early lead.
After conceding an equaliser, Ziyech came to the fore with two goals in as many minutes. His first came from the penalty spot, a powerful effort that the goalkeeper got hands to but couldnβt keep out.
Moments later, after exchanging passes from a short corner, the forward whipped in a fizzing low effort with that trusty left foot that flew all the way in from the right flank.
He was withdrawn for the final 18 minutes with the score 4-1, which is how it finished, leaving Morocco top of the qualification group at the halfway point.