Morocco opened their TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations 2025 campaign with a hard-fought 2–0 victory over Comoros on a rain-soaked night in Rabat, overcoming early nerves to secure three points in the tournament’s curtain-raiser. Playing in front of a passionate home crowd at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium, the Atlas Lions were handed a golden opportunity to take an early lead when Brahim Díaz was fouled in the penalty area in the 11th minute. However, Comoros goalkeeper Yannick Pandor produced a superb save, blocking Soufiane Rahimi’s spot-kick with his knee to silence the stands and

Morocco opened their TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations 2025 campaign with a hard-fought 2–0 victory over Comoros on a rain-soaked night in Rabat, overcoming early nerves to secure three points in the tournament’s curtain-raiser. Playing in front of a passionate home crowd at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium, the Atlas Lions were handed a golden opportunity to take an early lead when Brahim Díaz was fouled in the penalty area in the 11th minute. However, Comoros goalkeeper Yannick Pandor produced a superb save, blocking Soufiane Rahimi’s spot-kick with his knee to silence the stands and give the underdogs belief. Comoros adopted a disciplined, deep-lying approach, frustrating Morocco for long spells and limiting clear chances in a tense first half. The breakthrough finally arrived 10 minutes after the restart when Noussair Mazraoui delivered a precise low cross into the box, allowing the unmarked Díaz to calmly sweep the ball home from close range. The goal sparked celebrations among the 60,180 supporters in attendance and lifted the pressure off the hosts. The match briefly opened up thereafter, with Comoros forward Rafiki Said forcing a sharp save from Yassine Bounou, while Pandor continued his impressive display by denying Mazraoui at the other end. Any lingering doubt was removed in spectacular fashion with 15 minutes remaining when substitute Ayoub El Kaabi produced a stunning overhead kick to double Morocco’s lead. The moment of brilliance sealed the win and ensured Walid Regragui’s side began their quest for a second continental crown with a deserved, if hard-earned, victory.

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