Morocco began their Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) campaign with a solid 2–0 victory over Comoros, sending an early warning to the rest of the continent about their title ambitions.
After a tense first half that ended goalless, the Atlas Lions showed their quality in the second half, scoring twice to secure all three points.
The opening 45 minutes were tightly contested. Morocco dominated possession and controlled the tempo, but Comoros remained compact and disciplined at the back. Clear chances were limited, and both teams went into halftime without a goal.
Despite Morocco’s attacking depth, Comoros frustrated their opponents with organised defending and quick transitions, forcing Morocco to remain patient.
The breakthrough finally came in the 55th minute, when Brahim Díaz found the back of the net. The Real Madrid forward calmly finished after sustained pressure from Morocco, lifting the weight off his team’s shoulders.
The goal immediately shifted the momentum of the game, with Morocco growing in confidence and Comoros struggling to regain control.
Morocco wrapped up the win in the 74th minute through Ayoub El Kaabi, who produced a stunning overhead kick to double the lead. The goal stood out as one of the early highlights of the tournament and effectively ended Comoros’ hopes of a comeback.
This win gives Morocco a strong start in their AFCON group, reinforcing their status as one of the tournament favourites. With attacking depth, defensive stability, and individual brilliance on display, the Atlas Lions will be confident heading into their next fixture.
For Comoros, the result was a tough opening, but their defensive discipline in the first half showed they are capable of competing at this level if they improve their attacking output.
Final Score
Morocco 2–0 Comoros
Goals: Brahim Díaz (55’), Ayoub El Kaabi (74’)
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