Morocco won the opening match of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations against Comoros last Sunday evening. 2-0 was the final score of the match. A great start for Brahim and his team, who aim to lift the Cup.
The host country got off to a good start in their match. In front of their crown prince Moulaye Abdallah, who also gave the symbolic kick-off, Morocco played an enticing positional game. This allowed them to earn a penalty very early. The man in black, Ndala, did not hesitate to blow the whistle.
Missed, because the goalkeeper didn’t flinch. Tough as a rock, he went to grab the ball and, in the process, earned a few seconds in the highlights that will go around the globe.
Far from being discouraged, the Moroccan team created a great chance in the 25th minute. A well-curled left-footed cross found no taker.
The Moroccans suffocate their opponent with multiple passes
In the 38th minute, Brahim Diaz, who played on the left, right, and centrally, allowed the Lions to take the lead. Well positioned inside the 18-yard box, he received a back pass. With a clear move, he sent the ball into the goal
In the end the match ended by 2 -0.which is 3 points.