LUCKLESS Morocco, out of the World Cup because of a very dodgy penalty decision, may find themselves with a bonus trip to Hong Kong coming up next year.
The north African side, rated 13th in the world before the tournament began, are pencilled in for next year's Carlsberg Cup as one of the three overseas teams to be involved in the annual tournament.
Morocco, still likely to be coached by Frenchman Henri Michel, could follow on the heels of Nigeria, who won this year's tournament.
Carlsberg PR consultant, Derek Currie, who is at the tournament here, said that a return trip for the current holders was unlikely.
Putting on his diplomatic hat, Currie said: 'The Nigerians deserved to win this year's event, but there were quite a few problems involved in bringing them and I know that those involved with us in the tournament do not relish a repeat.' Currie, like most of us, was also less than impressed by the Nigerians dire performance against Paraguay that resulted in the elimination of Spain.
Morocco, however, could be an entirely different matter.