Hosts Morocco start the Africa Cup with a lackluster victory.
21.12.2025, 23:04
22.12.2025, 07:22
SDA
The 2022 World Cup semi-finalists won the opening match in Rabat against the underdogs from the Comoros 2:0. Real Madrid striker Brahim Diaz scored in the 55th minute to give Morocco the lead, and ten minutes later substitute Ayoub El Kaabi scored the spectacular final goal with a bicycle kick.
The co-hosts of the 2030 World Cup are among the big title favorites at their home tournament. Fans are expecting the country's second triumph at the continental championship after their first victory in 1976, but Morocco will have to improve over the course of the tournament. Against the team from the Indian Ocean archipelago, coach Walid Regragui's team only showed itself to be ready for the title in a few moments.
