Archive · 31 Dec 2025
Morocco advances to AFCON last 16
Morocco won their AFCON match against Zambia with a score of 3-0.
They scored three goals, with two by El Kaabi and one by Brahim Diaz.
Morocco finished first in their group and will play their next match in Rabat.
Achraf Hakimi, their captain, played for the first time since an injury.
Morocco is ranked higher than Zambia in FIFA rankings and had a winning streak before this match.
Zambia needed to win to advance but couldn't.
Morocco's next match is on January 4.
Egypt coach Hossam Hassan wants the Africa Cup of Nations to be held every two years instead of four, believing it would serve the interests of European leagues.
Morocco defeated Zambia 3-0 at the Africa Cup of Nations, securing first place in Group A with seven points.
Ayoub El Kaabi scored twice, one goal in each half, while Brahim Diaz scored his third consecutive goal in the tournament.
Morocco will stay in Rabat for their last-16 clash against one of the best third-placed finishers on January 4.
Captain Achraf Hakimi made his first appearance since an ankle injury, coming on as a second-half substitute.
Zambia needed a win to advance but failed, with their last AFCON victory being in 2012.
- Who
- Morocco vs. Zambia
- What
- AFCON group stage match
- When
- Monday, January 2, 2023
- Where
- Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium, Rabat, Morocco
- Why
- Morocco secured progress to the last 16 as winners of Group A
- Match Result
- Morocco 3-0 Zambia
- Venue
- Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium, Rabat
- Attendance
- 62,532
- Morocco's Group A Standings
- 1st place with 7 points
- El Kaabi's Goals
- 2 goals (one in each half)
- Brahim Diaz's Contribution
- 1 goal (third consecutive goal at the tournament)
- Next Match for Morocco
- Last-16 clash on January 4 in Rabat
- Achraf Hakimi's Appearance
- Came on as a second-half substitute
Sources
Zambia vs Morocco: El Kaabi brace powers Morocco to 3-0 win over Zambia at AFCON
AFCON 2025: Morocco, South Africa through to Round of 16; Egypt draw without Salah
Why Egypt coach Hossam Hassan wants Africa Cup of Nations every to take place every two years?
Morocco coach puts criticism down to passion after Cup of Nations win
Tanzania, Tunisia join Nigeria in Africa Cup last 16 with draw keeping Angola out
