Historic First: Morocco, Tunisia, and Algeria All Win Opening AFCON Matches

The 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, currently taking place in Morocco, has witnessed an exceptional milestone in the history of North African national teams. Morocco, Algeria, and Tunisia all secured victories in their opening matches, a feat unprecedented in a single edition of this continental tournament.

According to "Stats Foot," the French network specializing in statistics, this collective achievement marks a first in the history of the Africa Cup of Nations. Never before have the three North African nations simultaneously opened the same tournament edition with victories.

The Moroccan national team began their tournament campaign strongly, defeating Comoros 2-0 in their Group A opener. This victory underscored the Atlas Lions' readiness to challenge for the title on home soil and in front of their supporters.

The Tunisian national team followed suit, overcoming Uganda with a 3-1 victory in their Group C fixture. Their balanced performance reflected the Carthage Eagles' ambition to make a deep run in the competition.

For their part, the Algerian national team sent a strong message to their rivals, securing a convincing 3-0 win over Sudan in their Group E match.

The AFCON Morocco 2025 edition presents a golden opportunity for North African teams to reassert their dominance over the African title. Historically, these teams have excelled when the tournament is hosted in North African countries, with Algeria's triumph in Egypt 2019 being the most recent example.