RABAT, MOROCCO — Sunday, 21 December 2025
The 2025 Africa Cup of Nations has officially begun with a spectacular opening match tonight as hosts Morocco defeated Comoros 2–0 to launch Africa’s biggest football festival with style and drama. This game was the only AFCON fixture played today as the group stage kicked off across Morocco.
MATCH OF THE DAY — Group A
🇲🇦 Morocco 2 – 0 Comoros 🇰🇲
Venue: Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium, Rabat
Competition: 2025 Africa Cup of Nations — Group Stage
Kick-off: Sunday, 21 December 2025
Goals:
🔹 Brahim Díaz (55′) — Opened the scoring after persistent Moroccan pressure.
🔹 Ayoub El Kaabi (74′) — Sealed the win with a spectacular overhead kick.
Match Summary:
• The Atlas Lions started their AFCON campaign on home soil with authority, though it took a while for the breakthrough after a tightly contested first half.
• Morocco dominated possession and eventually made their superiority count — first through Brahim Díaz and later via an acrobatic El Kaabi finish that electrified the crowd.
• Comoros defended bravely and even had an early penalty saved, but couldn’t find the equaliser against disciplined hosts.
STATISTICS & ANALYSIS
Possession: Morocco ~70% — Comoros ~30%
Shots (Total / On Target): Morocco 16 / 7 — Comoros 4 / 2
Corner Kicks: Morocco 5 — Comoros 0
Saves: Morocco GK 2 — Comoros GK 5
Discipline: Morocco 3 yellows — Comoros 1 yellow
Tactical Insights
🔹 Morocco’s Control: The hosts dictated play with fluid midfield combinations and width from fullbacks, but missed a first half penalty — a moment that might have deflated the crowd if not for the eventual second-half goals.
🔹 Comoros’ Resilience: The underdogs defended in numbers and showed tactical discipline, frustrating Morocco for long periods — and were only undone after sustained pressure.
What This Means in Group A
✔️ Morocco jump to the top of Group A with 3 points.
✔️ Comoros will regroup but take confidence from a resolute performance.
✔️ Mali vs Zambia — tomorrow’s clash will shape how Group A’s qualification picture begins to form.
NEXT UP — Tomorrow’s AFCON Fixtures
AFCON action continues Monday, 22 December 2025 with Group A and Group B matches, including:
🟡 Mali vs Zambia – Group A
🟡 Egypt vs Zimbabwe – Group B
🟡 South Africa vs Angola – Group B
These matches will further deepen the early tournament narrative and set the tone for a thrilling group stage.
SUNTV Global Verdict
Hosts Make Statement — But It Wasn’t Easy!
The opening night of AFCON 2025 delivered its first chapter in Rabat, with Morocco’s quality earning them a win — yet Comoros’ spirited display showed there will be no simple matches in this tournament. With multiple teams ready to pounce, the road to the AFCON crown is wide open!
