Morocco Held to 1–1 Draw by Mali at AFCON 2025

Morocco’s national team, the host nation for AFCON 2025, saw their 19-match winning streak end in a 1–1 draw against Mali in a tightly contested Group Stage match. The Moroccan team had been unbeaten in the tournament’s qualifiers and friendlies leading up to the event.

Meanwhile, Egypt became the first team in the tournament to secure a spot in the round of 16 following a victory over South Africa. The tournament, hosted across multiple Moroccan cities, continues to draw significant fan attendance and television viewership across Africa.