Morocco Face Zambia With Qualification on the Line and No Room for Complacency
So tonight, all eyes are on Rabat as Morocco take on Zambia in a decisive Group A clash at the Africa Cup of Nations 2025. On paper, it might look like a favorable matchup for the Lions of the Atlas, but the reality is far more tense than that. After two matches that have left fans both hopeful and slightly uneasy, this game feels like a real test of Morocco’s ability to handle pressure and avoid a nasty surprise.
Morocco opened their campaign with a solid 2–0 win against the Comoros, followed by a 1–1 draw with Mali. While the results haven’t been bad, the performances were seen as a bit labored, lacking the sharpness many expected from a team that has been so consistent over the past two years. With four points on the board, qualification for the round of 16 is within reach, but it has not yet been mathematically secured. That’s why this match against Zambia carries so much weight.
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Zambia, on the other hand, arrive with two draws and a strong sense that something is possible. Despite being in poor form overall, with just one win in their last fifteen matches, belief has been publicly expressed by their players. One Zambian midfielder even described Morocco as “overrated and beatable,” a comment that has added extra spice to the occasion. It’s the kind of statement that can either motivate the favorites or come back to haunt the underdogs.
The match is being played at the Prince Moulay Abdallah Stadium, with home support pushing Morocco forward. Walid Regragui has gone with a familiar 4-2-3-1 setup, although Achraf Hakimi starts on the bench, something that has already drawn mixed reactions from the crowd. Mazraoui is trusted on the right, with Aguerd and Masina anchoring the defense. In midfield, El Aynaoui and Ounahi are expected to control the tempo, while Brahim Diaz, Morocco’s top scorer in the tournament so far, will once again be a key creative force behind striker Ayoub El Kaabi.
For Zambia, the danger man remains Patson Daka, whose pace and movement could punish any lapse in concentration. Morocco’s dominance in possession is expected, but patience will be required against a compact Zambian block.
Ultimately, this is a night where Morocco are not just expected to qualify, but to reassure their supporters. A win would likely secure top spot in the group and set up a favorable path in the knockout stages. Anything less, however, would only fuel doubts. For the Lions of the Atlas, avoiding complacency may be just as important as securing the result.
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