Morocco have opened their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations account with a victory against Comoros at the Stade Prince Moulay Abdallah in Rabat on Sunday, December 21, 2025.

Two second half goals from Brahim Diaz and Ayoub El Kaabi helped the Atlas Lions to get a perfect start to the 35th edition of the Africa Cup of Nations.

Morocco missed a chance to break the deadlock after only 11 minutes, when Iyad Mohamed’s needless foul on Brahim Díaz resulted in a penalty.

However, Comoros goalkeeper Yannick Pandor spared Mohamed’s blushes by saving Soufiane Rahimi’s penalty with his leg.

The first half ended goalless as Morocco couldn't convert their possession into meaningful chances.

The second half turned quickly as Brahim Daiz broke the deadlock in the 55th minute before Ayoub El Kaabi doubled the lead with a sensational overhead kick in the 74th minute.

This marks the fourth consecutive edition in which the host nation has opened the tournament with a victory.

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