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Morocco Seal Group A as Tanzania Reach First AFCON Knockouts, Setting Up Rabat Round-of-16 Tie

El Kaabi's two goals powered a 3-0 win that also marked Achraf Hakimi's return from an ankle layoff.

Soccer Football - CAF Africa Cup of Nations - Morocco 2025 - Group C - Tanzania v Tunisia - Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium, Rabat, Morocco - December 30, 2025 Tanzania's Alphonce Msanga in action with Tunisia's Naim Sliti REUTERS/Stringer
Tunisia's Ismael Gharbi scores from the penalty spot in the draw with Tanzania. (AP PHOTO)
Nigeria midfielder Raphael Onyedika (C) celebrates after scoring his second goal against Uganda in Fes.
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Overview

  • Ayoub El Kaabi scored twice, including a bicycle kick confirmed by VAR, and Brahim Diaz added another as Morocco beat Zambia 3-0 in Rabat to finish top of Group A unbeaten.
  • Noussair Mazraoui started at left-back and played 64 minutes before being replaced by Hakimi, who made his comeback after nearly two months out.
  • The defeat eliminated Zambia, which ended the group stage with two points.
  • Tanzania drew 1-1 with Tunisia after a VAR-awarded penalty opened the scoring, advancing as one of the best third-placed teams by edging Angola on goals scored for a first-ever last-16 berth.
  • Tunisia qualified as Group C runner-up and will face Mali in Casablanca on Saturday, while Tanzania will meet host Morocco in Rabat on Sunday; Nigeria beat Uganda 3-1 to top Group C unbeaten.