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Paul Rouse: The unique colour and noise of a night at the Africa Cup of Nations

An evening in Marrakech watching Côte d'Ivoire play Burkina Faso in a knockout game offers a unique experience.
Paul Rouse: The unique colour and noise of a night at the Africa Cup of Nations

Egypt's Mohamed Salah celebrates after scoring his side's third goal against Benin. Pic: AP Photo/Mosa'ab Elshamy

The floodlights at the Stade de Marrakech are framed by the majesty of the Atlas Mountains.

In the wild traffic on the road out from the city past the suburbs and into the countryside, the glow of the lights gets brighter as cars and motor bikes race towards the match.

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