US EditionMorocco forced to wait for AFCON knockout place after Mali draw
Brahim Díaz and Lassine Sinayoko each scored penalties as Morocco's 19-match winning streak ended, leaving their progression to AFCON last 16 uncertain, officials said.
- On Friday, hosts Morocco were held to a 1-1 draw by Mali at Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium, Rabat, ending Morocco's world-record 19-match winning streak.
- After a VAR review, Morocco were awarded a first-half spot-kick as Brahim Díaz converted after Nathan Gassama handled the ball, while Lassine Sinayoko levelled from a second-half penalty following a foul by Jawad El Yamiq.
- The game then stretched into 10 minutes of stoppage time as Mali goalkeeper Djigui Diarra denied Youssef En-Nesyri and the home fans jeered at full-time.
- Morocco must beat Zambia on Monday to secure top spot, as they remain top of Group A with four points from two games.
- The draw keeps Group A wide open heading into the final matchday, giving Mali a valuable point while Morocco's unbeaten run now stands at 22 matches.
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At the end of a game that they have dominated offensively, the host country is clinged by a valiant team from Mali, 1-1, and will not have to tremble in its last game to ensure its qualification.
After his inaugural victory against the Comoros, Morocco scored against Mali (1-1) on the 2nd day of the group phase this 26th December at Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat. The Atlas Lions opened the score on penalty thanks to Brahim Díaz, before Lassine Sinayoko also equalizes on penaltyty. The qualification of the Moroccans in the eighth of the final will be played on the last day. Relive the full impact on RFI.
Morocco was accompanied by the plaque from 1 to 1 with Mali, on the night of this Saturday (26) at the stage of Prince Moulay Abdellah, in Rabat (Morocco), in a game valid for the second round of the group phase of the African Cup of Nations. The Atlas Lions are the first opponents of Brazil in the World Cup of 2026. After this result, Morocco lost the opportunity to guarantee the early classification for the final eightths of the competition. T…
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