El Kaabi brace helps Morocco reach AFCON last 16 as group winners
Ayoub El Kaabi scored twice as hosts Morocco eased to a 3-0 victory over Zambia at the AFCON on Monday to secure progress to the last 16 as winners of their group...
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Morocco secured their spot in the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) last 16 as group winners after a dominant 3-0 victory over Zambia. Ayoub El Kaabi starred with two goals, while Brahim Diaz also found the net, marking his third goal of the tournament.
- Morocco finished Group A with seven points, leading to their progression as winners.
- Olympiakos striker Ayoub El Kaabi scored in each half, contributing to the definitive win in front of 62,532 fans in Rabat.
- Captain Achraf Hakimi made his first tournament appearance as a second-half substitute, returning from an ankle injury.
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Morocco, South Africa, and Egypt Advance to AFCON Knockout Stage - December 2025
Several teams secured their spots in the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) last 16. Morocco advanced as group winners after a 3-0 victory over Zambia, with Ayoub El Kaabi scoring two goals. South Africa also qualified for the knockout stage by defeating Zimbabwe 3-2, thanks to a late penalty converted by Oswin Appollis. Egypt secured the top spot in Group B and confirmed their passage into the knockout stage after a 0-0 draw against Angola. Meanwhile, Uganda and Tanzania, co-hosts for the 2027 AFCON, are assessing their progress at the ongoing tournament in Morocco as they face potential early elimination.
