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Morocco Held to a Draw by Mali to End Record Winning Run
Morocco's 19-game winning streak ends with a 1-1 draw against Mali as both penalties were decided by video assistant referee (VAR) interventions, leaving group progression uncertain.
- Dec 26: Hosts Morocco were held to a 1-1 draw by Mali in Rabat, ending their world-record run of 19 successive wins and leaving their progress to the next stage unconfirmed.
- Both penalties came after VAR checks, deciding the match's only goals as Brahim Díaz scored a stoppage-time first-half penalty and Lassine Sinayoko equalised in the second half.
- Referee interventions and late saves punctuated the match, with Abdou Mefire awarding penalties after VAR reviews, Youssef En-Nesyri’s 78th-minute chance saved, and Djigui Diarra stopping a final header.
- The draw leaves Morocco leading Group A on four points yet still needing a decisive result against Zambia on Monday.
- Player returns and absences framed the match, with Hakimi unused and Bissouma starting after ankle surgery two months ago and lasting 57 minutes; Comoros and Zambia drew 0-0 earlier on Friday.
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After starting their Africa Cup of Nations campaign with a 2–0 victory over Comoros, hosts Morocco could become the first team to reach the round of 16 if they beat Mali this Friday. It will be their first major test of the tournament, with the hosts balancing ambition and caution despite being among the favourites. Earlier, Zimbabwe fought back to earn a 1–1 draw with Angola in Marrakesh.
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The 2025 Africa Cup of Nations Group A results heated up after Morocco was held by Mali and Zambia drew with Comoros. Check out the standings and chances of advancing to the round of 16.
Host Morocco missed the victory against Mali at the Africa Cup and missed the early eighth final.
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