Nordin Amrabat is celebrating after Morocco secured a famous 2-0 victory in Ivory Coast to qualify for the World Cup.

The Watford wide man, who is on loan at Leganes, played the full 90 minutes as first-half goals from Nabil Dirar and Mehdi Benatia ensured their nation reached the finals for the first time since 1998.

There was extra reason to celebrate for Amrabat because his younger brother, Sofyan, came off the bench to make his competitive debut for Morocco, with his only previous appearance coming in a friendly.

Herve Renard’s side join Egypt, Nigeria, Senegal and Tunisia as Africa’s representatives in Russia next year.

Elsewhere in Group C, Molla Wague captained Mali as they finished their unsuccessful qualification campaign bottom following a goalless draw in Gabon.

Earlier yesterday morning, Andre Carrillo played 78 minutes as Peru were held to a 0-0 draw in New Zealand in the first leg of their World Cup play-off.

The on-loan Watford winger’s nation are aiming to reach the finals for the first time since 1982 and they will be looking to make home advantage count in Wednesday’s return.

Christian Kabasele was not involved in Belgium’s 3-3 draw with Mexico on Friday as he continues his recovery from the injury he sustained in the Hornets’ defeat at Everton.