For the Fourth Consecutive Time: Morocco Tops AFCON Group

The Moroccan national team has maintained its strong presence on the continental stage, finishing top of their group in the Africa Cup of Nations for the fourth consecutive time, underscoring their consistent positive results in recent editions.

The national team began their campaign with an important victory against Comoros, before settling for a draw against Mali, a result that caused some concern and dissatisfaction among Moroccan fans. However, the third match against Zambia proved to be a decisive turning point. The "Atlas Lions" displayed a different performance, delivering a strong showing that culminated in a comprehensive 3-0 victory. This result restored calm and confidence to the Moroccan sports community and earned widespread praise from observers.

Morocco's achievement of topping their group in four consecutive editions reflects the team's stability. They finished the 2019 edition with a perfect record, accumulated seven points in both the 2021 and 2023 editions, and repeated this scenario in the 2025 edition, reaffirming their status as one of the leading contenders for the continental title.

In the Round of 16, the Moroccan team will face Tanzania, who have made history by qualifying for this stage for the first time. Tanzania advanced as one of the best third-placed teams, securing their spot after a defeat to Nigeria and draws against Uganda and Tunisia, thus writing a new chapter in their continental history.

Looking back at their head-to-head record, the two teams have met seven times. Morocco has emerged victorious in six of those encounters, with their only loss dating back to 2013, a 3-1 defeat.