Hosts Morocco began their Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025 campaign on a winning note, securing a 2–0 victory in their opening match on Sunday night.
After a tightly contested first half, Morocco broke the deadlock in the 55th minute through Diaz B., whose composed finish lifted the home crowd.
The hosts doubled their advantage in the 74th minute when Ayoub El Kaabi found the back of the net, sealing a deserved victory and setting a positive tone for their tournament ambitions.
The result fuels hopes that Morocco could emulate past host nations by combining home advantage with title success as the competition progresses.
Attention now shifts to Nigeria, as the Super Eagles are set to open their AFCON 2025 campaign on Tuesday against Tanzania.
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However, enthusiasm among Nigerian fans has been noticeably muted, following the team’s failure to qualify for the FIFA World Cup — a disappointment that has dampened expectations ahead of the continental showpiece.
Despite the skepticism, the Super Eagles will be eager to restore confidence and reignite belief when they take to the pitch for their opening fixture.