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Host nation Morocco cruised to a convincing 3-0 victory over Zambia to seal top spot in Group A at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), welcoming back captain Achraf Hakimi from injury on Monday, December 29.
The Atlas Lions, who held a narrow two-point advantage over second-placed Mali after collecting four points from their opening two matches, started with intent in Rabat. Ayoub El Kaabi opened the scoring in the ninth minute, heading home from a short corner routine.
Brahim Díaz doubled Morocco’s lead midway through the first half, slotting in Abde Ezzalzouli’s low cross from the centre of the box for his third goal of the tournament.
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