Hosts Morocco beat stubborn Comoros in Afcon 2025 opener
Monday, December 22, 2025
Brahim Diaz was Morocco's top scorer in Afcon 2025 qualifying last year, netting seven goals. GETTY IMAGES

Africa Cup of Nations 2025 hosts Morocco began their campaign to win a second continental title with a somewhat nervy win over Comoros in the tournament opener in rainy Rabat.

The Atlas Lions spurned a glorious chance to take an 11th-minute lead after Iyad Mohamed brought down Brahim Diaz in the box but Comoros goalkeeper Yannick Pandor got his left knee to Soufiane Rahimi's penalty.

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