In the second round of Africa Cup of Nations group stage matches, Morocco—ranked 11th in the world—hosted Mali at home. In the first half, Koulibaly sent a long-range shot over the bar, Kaabi missed an open goal, Sebary headed over, and Brahim Díaz converted a penalty to open the scoring. In the second half, Sissoko equalized from the spot, and En-Nesyri missed a golden chance to score a late winner. The match ended in a 1-1 draw, costing Morocco two crucial points.

Less than two minutes into the game, Koulibaly attempted a shot from outside the box but sent it high. Shortly after, Morocco won a free kick just outside the penalty area. Díaz took it directly; his shot cleared the wall but sailed over the crossbar. In the 16th minute, Kaabi missed an open goal from close range. Six minutes later, Camara received a yellow card for a foul.

In the 40th minute, Sebary headed over the bar and covered his face in frustration. In stoppage time of the first half, Gassama committed a foul inside the box, giving Morocco a penalty. Brahim Díaz stepped up and calmly sent the ball into the bottom-left corner, deceiving the goalkeeper. At halftime, Morocco led 1-0. They dominated possession with 63%, took eight shots (two on target), and scored once, while Mali managed only three shots, none on target.

The second half resumed. In the 50th minute, Doumbia was booked for a foul. Seven minutes later, Mali made their first substitution, replacing Bissouma with Gaoussou Diarra. In the 61st minute, Sissoko was brought down in the box, and the referee awarded a penalty. Sissoko took the spot-kick himself and scored with a low shot to level the score.

In the 70th minute, Morocco made sweeping substitutions, bringing on En-Nesyri, Abde, and Hannus, while Kaabi, Ounahi, and Brahim Díaz were taken off. Eight minutes later, En-Nesyri had a golden opportunity to win the game, but his low shot from inside the box was saved by the goalkeeper’s leg. In the 82nd minute, Morocco made further changes, introducing Ben Sa?d and Rachimi, but to no avail. Morocco couldn’t find a second goal. The match ended 1-1.

In the second round of Africa Cup of Nations group stage matches, Morocco—ranked 11th in the world—hosted Mali at home. In the first half, Koulibaly sent a long-range shot over the bar, Kaabi missed an open goal, Sebary headed over, and Brahim Díaz converted a penalty to open the scoring. In the second half, Sissoko equalized from the spot, and En-Nesyri missed a golden chance to score a late winner. The match ended in a 1-1 draw, costing Morocco two crucial points.

Less than two minutes into the game, Koulibaly attempted a shot from outside the box but sent it high. Shortly after, Morocco won a free kick just outside the penalty area. Díaz took it directly; his shot cleared the wall but sailed over the crossbar. In the 16th minute, Kaabi missed an open goal from close range. Six minutes later, Camara received a yellow card for a foul.

In the 40th minute, Sebary headed over the bar and covered his face in frustration. In stoppage time of the first half, Gassama committed a foul inside the box, giving Morocco a penalty. Brahim Díaz stepped up and calmly sent the ball into the bottom-left corner, deceiving the goalkeeper. At halftime, Morocco led 1-0. They dominated possession with 63%, took eight shots (two on target), and scored once, while Mali managed only three shots, none on target.

The second half resumed. In the 50th minute, Doumbia was booked for a foul. Seven minutes later, Mali made their first substitution, replacing Bissouma with Gaoussou Diarra. In the 61st minute, Sissoko was brought down in the box, and the referee awarded a penalty. Sissoko took the spot-kick himself and scored with a low shot to level the score.

In the 70th minute, Morocco made sweeping substitutions, bringing on En-Nesyri, Abde, and Hannus, while Kaabi, Ounahi, and Brahim Díaz were taken off. Eight minutes later, En-Nesyri had a golden opportunity to win the game, but his low shot from inside the box was saved by the goalkeeper’s leg. In the 82nd minute, Morocco made further changes, introducing Ben Sa?d and Rachimi, but to no avail. Morocco couldn’t find a second goal. The match ended 1-1.