Morocco vs Mali Player Ratings as Hakimi's Team Disappoints His Guest Mbappe

Neutral football fans may think this was just another AFCON 2025 group match that ended in a draw, with Morocco and Mali sharing one point each. But the game was far more than that. It reflected the high intensity and excitement that has defined the tournament so far, where almost every match has delivered strong competition and drama.

Mali ranked well below Morocco national football team in the FIFA rankings, managed to snatch a valuable point from a side many expected to dominate. For many fans online, the result felt nothing short of a surprise. The hype around the match began to grow even before kickoff, especially after reports emerged that European Golden Boot winner Kylian Mbappe had arrived to support his PSG teammate. From that moment until the final whistle, the contest remained entertaining and competitive, keeping football fans around the world fully engaged.

Morocco controlled large spells of the match and took the lead just before halftime, as Brahim Díaz converted a penalty at the end of the first half. Mali responded strongly after the break and grew into the game, pressing higher and winning duels. Their pressure paid off in the 64th minute when Lassine Sinayoko equalised from the spot. The tempo stayed high until full time, with both sides pushing but settling for a 1–1 draw.

Here are Morocco Vs Mali Player Ratings

Diaz Penalty Goal Made Him The Highest Rated Player in Morocco Player Ratings Vs Mali

Here are the complete Morocco Player Ratings Vs Mali

Mali Player Ratings Vs Morocco

Here are Mali Player Ratings Vs Morocco

Sportsdunia's player of the match is Brahim Diaz