Morocco's Group in the Africa Cup of Nations: Atlas Lions Lead, Mali Qualifies
The Moroccan national team secured first place in Group A of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations after a resounding 3-0 victory over Zambia. The match took place on Monday evening at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat, as part of the third and final round of group stage matches.
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Morocco finished with 7 points, topping the group after winning their first two matches and drawing their second. This performance confirmed their dominance and secured their place in the Round of 16.
Under the guidance of coach Walid Regragui, the Atlas Lions successfully regained the confidence of Moroccan fans before the start of the knockout stages of the continental tournament being held in Morocco.
Morocco's Group Standings
- Morocco: 7 points
- Mali: 3 points
- Zambia: 2 points
- Comoros: 2 points
With these results, Morocco and Mali qualified for the Round of 16 of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, while Zambia and Comoros were eliminated from the tournament in the group stage without a single win.
Mali Continues in the Africa Cup of Nations
The Malian national team secured its place in the Round of 16 of the Africa Cup of Nations after finishing second in its group with 3 points from three draws. This keeps their hopes alive in the tournament, following their failure to qualify for the 2026 World Cup.