AFCON Day 6: Morocco handed reality check by Mali, Salah takes Egypt past South Africa and into knockouts

Mali ended Morocco's 19-game winning streak while a Mohammed Salah penalty was decisive in a controversial Egypt South Africa match.

Mbappé backs Morocco against Mali at Africa Cup of Nations

Guess which jersey he's wearing.This Friday evening, Morocco faces Mali in a decisive match as part of the second day of the Africa Cup of Nations. A match that will be played under the watchful eye

Morocco want to be football’s new superpower. The path will be a challenging one

While the Africa Cup of Nations hosts have grand ambitions on and off the field, not everyone is happy about it
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How to watch Morocco vs Mali in the USA: Live Stream and TV for 2025 Africa Cup of Nations

Morocco play against Mali on Matchday 1 of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations group stage. Here’s everything you need to watch the matchup, including kickoff time and full broadcast information with TV and streaming options for viewers in the USA.

Ayoub El Kaabi scores incredible bicycle kick as Morocco win Africa Cup of Nations opener against Comoros

Morocco opened the Africa Cup of Nations in style with a 2-0 win over Comoros on Sunday, with Ayoub El Kaabi's second-half goal serving as the highlight of the match.

Salah steers Egypt into knockout round, Morocco made to wait as VAR takes center stage at Africa Cup

Mohamed Salah scored again for Egypt's 10 men as his team reached the Africa Cup of Nations knockout stage, while host Morocco was forced to wait as VAR provided the main talking point on Friday. Morocco was held 1-1 by Mali in the late Group A game with both teams awarded penalties following VAR decisions.
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Brahim scores again in Morocco’s second AFCON game

Real Madrid attacker Brahim Diaz scored his second goal of the African Cup of Nations in Morocco’s 1-1 draw against Mali. Brahim gave Morocco the lead from the penalty spot, but Mali found an equalizer in the second half, preventing Morocco from securing what should have been a manageable win.

Morocco 2 Comoros 0: El Kaabi’s wonder strike and Brahim delivers in AFCON opener

Pandor, who saved the first-half penalty and made a double stop in the second half to keep Comoros in the game, was a helpless spectator. El Aynaoui held his head in disbelief, while head coach Walid Regragui and Achraf Hakimi shared a hug on the sidelines, knowing they had witnessed something special.

Excitement building as Morocco opens 35th Africa Cup of Nations against Comoros

Excited red-and-green clad fans made their way to the stadium hours before kickoff as Morocco prepared to open the 35th Africa Cup of Nations

Kylian Mbappé attends Morocco vs Mali AFCON game in Rabat

Real Madrid forward, Kylian Mbappé was among the notable faces in the stands on Friday, December 26, 2025, as Morocco played Mali in their Africa Cup of Nations group-stage encounter in Rabat.
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