Mbark Boussoufa (Morocco)

Morocco have only contested friendly matches, not having to qualify for the tournament proper as hosts. As a result, coach Badou Zaki has used these months to experiment and try to find equilibrium for his side. After beating the Central African Republic on Friday night, Zaki declared that he knew 80% of the team he would select in January – and Mbark Boussoufa is sure to feature. The impish midfielder fell out of favour with Zaki for an extended period of time, but he marked a triumphant return in a 4-0 win on Friday. Boussoufa facilitated a fluidity in attack, dropping deep to collect the ball, then involving his attacking teammates, who converted their chances.