Morocco's 39-Match Unbeaten Home Run Ends, First Official Defeat Since 2009
19 January 2026at14:30
The Moroccan national team lost yesterday's Africa Cup of Nations 2025 final to Senegal by a single goal, scored by Pape Gueye in the 94th minute of the first period of extra time. This defeat denied the 'Atlas Lions' the title despite a heroic performance throughout the tournament.
According to 'Stats Foot', a website specializing in statistics, the Moroccan national team tasted defeat on home soil in an official competition for the first time since November 14, 2009, when they lost to Cameroon during a World Cup qualifier.
This result brings an end to Morocco's remarkable 39-match unbeaten streak (33 wins, 6 draws) in official home games, a record that had been a source of great pride for Moroccan football.
Q&A
What was the decisive moment in Morocco's Africa Cup of Nations final loss?
Pape Gueye scored the decisive goal for Senegal in the 94th minute of extra time, securing the Africa Cup of Nations 2025 title and ending Morocco's impressive run.
How significant is Morocco's recent home defeat?
This defeat marks the end of Morocco's remarkable 39-match unbeaten streak in official home games, their first such loss since November 2009 against Cameroon.
