Host nation Morocco kicked off their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations campaign with a hard-fought victory over Comoros, securing a 2-0 win in rainy Rabat. After missing an early penalty, the Atlas Lions struggled to break down a disciplined Comoros side until Brahim Díaz struck early in the second half. The match then opened up, with both goalkeepers tested, before substitute Ayoub El Kaabi sealed victory with a spectacular overhead kick. Morocco managed the win despite injuries to key defenders and the absence of their captain, Achraf Hakimi. The result extends their record-winning streak to 19 matches. However, sterner tests lie ahead as they pursue their first continental title since 1976.
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