AFCON 2025: Díaz, El Kaabi Strike As Morocco Ease Past Comoros
Morocco are very well on course to a possible continental trophy triumph on home soil after the Atlas Lions recorded a comfortable 2-0 victory against Comoros in the opening Group A game of the AFCON 2025.
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Second half goals from Brahim Díaz and Ayoub El Kaabi secured a much expected victory for the hosts, a dominant display where they enjoyed 65% of possession in front of their home fans at the Stade Prince Moulay Abdallah Stadium.
One moment stood out in the encounter today, PSG defender Achraf Hakimi who started on the bench paraded his CAF Player of the year award before kick-off, giving accolades to the fans who have supported him so far.
Ayoub El Kaabi 74th minute strike put the game to bed in a pulsating fashion, a strike that will definitely be in contention for goal of the tournament.
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The 2022 World Cup semi-finalists were unable to make an early breakthrough despite a golden opportunity inside the opening 11 minutes. Iyad Mohamed’s needless foul on Brahim Díaz left referee Jean-Jacques Ndala with little option but to award a penalty.
However, Comoros goalkeeper Yannick Pandor came to the rescue, producing a fine save with his outstretched leg to deny Soufiane Rahimi and spare Mohamed’s blushes.
Morocco eventually found their rhythm after the break, delivering a scintillating second-half performance that extended their unbeaten home run to nine matches. The Atlas Lions now turn their attention to their second test of the 2025 AFCON tournament, where they face Mali on Friday.
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