Morocco Cruises Past Comoros In Afcon Group A Opener

Morocco began their Africa Cup of Nations Group A journey on a high note, defeating Comoros 2-0 in a dominant display at Stade Prince Moulay Abdallah. The Atlas Lions took control in the second half after a tense opening, showcasing their attacking prowess and tactical discipline.

The breakthrough came in the 55th minute when Brahim Diaz calmly slotted home from close range after a precise assist from Noussair Mazraoui. The goal lifted the hosts and gave them the confidence to push for a second. Morocco’s pressure paid off in the 74th minute as Ayoub El Kaabi finished neatly from the center of the box, set up by Anass Salah-Eddine, sealing the victory.

Comoros showed glimpses of resistance, with Faiz Selemani and Rafiki Said creating sporadic chances, but they were unable to breach Morocco’s defense. Goalkeeper Yannick Pandor made several crucial saves, including stopping a penalty earlier in the match and keeping the score respectable.

The match saw multiple substitutions as both teams adjusted to fatigue and tactical needs. Morocco introduced Youssef En-Nesyri and Abdessamad Ezzalzouli to maintain attacking momentum, while Comoros tried to find a spark through Myziane Maolida and Yacine Bourhane. Despite these changes, Morocco’s control was never seriously threatened.

Defensively, Morocco remained solid throughout, with Jawad El Yamiq and Nayef Aguerd effectively managing Comoros’ limited forward forays. The Atlas Lions also received two yellow cards for fouls but handled the game without losing composure.

With this win, Morocco tops Group A and sends a strong message to their group rivals. Comoros, although competitive at times, will need to regroup quickly if they hope to challenge in their upcoming fixtures. The next round promises more action as teams jostle for position in the opening stages of AFCON 2025.