Host of the 2025 AFCON tournament, Morocco began their campaign with a nervy 2-0 victory over Comoros in a rain-affected encounter at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium on Sunday, December 21, 2025.

The Atlas Lions missed an early opportunity to take the lead in the 11th minute when Brahim Diaz’s penalty, awarded after Iyad Mohamed brought him down in the box, was brilliantly saved by Comoros goalkeeper Yannick Pandor.

Comoros, sitting deep, frustrated the hosts for much of the first half, but Morocco broke the deadlock 10 minutes into the second half. Diaz, left unmarked near the penalty spot, swept home Noussair Mazraoui’s low cross, sparking celebrations among the 60,180 fans in attendance.

The game intensified as Comoros threatened on the counter, with Rafiki Said denied by the legs of Morocco goalkeeper Yassine Bounou, while Mazraoui saw a powerful effort kept out by Pandor.

Morocco sealed the win in spectacular fashion when substitute Ayoub El Kaabi scored a stunning overhead kick with 15 minutes remaining, ensuring a confident start to the tournament for Walid Regragui’s side.

The hosts will now look to build on the victory as they pursue a second continental title, while Comoros must regroup ahead of their next fixture.