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Morocco Gets Off to Winning Start at Africa Cup of Nations
Hosts Morocco dominated with 66% possession and a star-studded squad, securing a 2-0 victory in the AFCON opener with goals from Brahim Diaz and Ayoub El Kaabi.
- On Sunday in Rabat, hosts Morocco national team defeated Comoros national team 2-0 with Brahim Díaz scoring in the 55th minute and substitute Ayoub El Kaabi sealing victory with an overhead kick.
- Ahead of kickoff, Morocco, pre-tournament favourites under Walid Regragui, played to a 68,700 capacity crowd including Prince Moulay Hassan and Achraf Hakimi, dominating 66 percent possession.
- VAR interventions shaped the first half, with referee Jean-Jacques Ngambo Ndala consulting VAR on multiple penalty incidents including Soufiane Rahimi's missed spot-kick saved by Yannick Pandor.
- With three points secured, Morocco gains early momentum in Group A and will face the Mali national team in Rabat on Boxing Day, while Comoros must chase points against the Zambia national team on the 26th in Casablanca.
- Off the ball, the match featured supporters using lasers aimed at visiting players and the referee, veteran centreback Romain Saïss exiting early with a hamstring injury, and Yannick Pandor recovering from an early mis-kick with key saves.
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In the African Cup of Nations football tournament, host nation Morocco defeated Comoros 2-0 in the opening match.
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