- Morocco sealed a dominant 3-0 win over Zambia with goals from Ayoub El Kaabi and Brahim Díaz, finishing top of the group and moving into the knockouts in strong form.
- Zambia was eliminated despite their effort, while Mali secured second place and advanced alongside Morocco.
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Zambia Vs Morocco Player Ratings as Atlas Lions End Their Group Stage With a Win
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Summary
With both Group A matches now complete on December 30, 2025, the top two teams advancing to the knockout stage of the Africa Cup of Nations are Morocco as group winners and Mali in second place. The battle for the second spot was incredibly tight and only resolved after the final whistles in both games, with Mali and Comoros competing fiercely until the end for that crucial knockout qualification.
| Match Stats | Zambia | Morocco |
|---|---|---|
| Ball Possession | 31% | 69% |
| Big Chances | 0 | 3 |
| Total Shots | 1 | 11 |
| Goalkeeper Saves | 3 | 0 |
| Corner Kicks | 0 | 2 |
| Fouls | 12 | 4 |
| Passes | 143 | 308 |
| Tackles | 16 | 8 |
| Free Kicks | 4 | 12 |
| Yellow Cards | 2 | 0 |
In the key match AFCON 2025 host nation Morocco delivered a strong performance to defeat Zambia 3-0 at the Sportif Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat, scoring through Sportsdunia player of the match Ayoub El Kaabi in the 9th minute, Brahim Díaz in the 27th minute and adding a third and the final goal of the match later to secure a convincing victory that confirmed their position at the top of the group.
Zambia despite their efforts, were eliminated from the tournament. Meanwhile, in another fixture happening at the same time, Mali secured the result they needed against Comoros to go ahead and claim second place, leaving Comoros disappointed. Morocco now head into the knockouts in strong form as one of the favourites to win the prestigious African football trophy.
Here are Zambia Vs Morocco Player Ratings
Kaabi's Brace Earned Him 9/10 Rating in Morocco Player Ratings Vs Zambia
Here are Morocco Player Ratings Vs Zambia
| Player | Rating |
|---|---|
| Y. Bounou (C) | 6.5 |
| N. Mazraoui | 7.3 |
| A. Masina | 7.0 |
| N. Aguerd | 7.0 |
| M. Chibi | 6.7 |
| B. Díaz | 7.3 |
| N. El Aynaoui | 6.9 |
| A. Ounahi | 8.5 |
| A. Ezzalzouli | 7.1 |
| I. Saibari | 7.2 |
| A. Kaabi | 9.0 |
Zambia Player Ratings Vs Morocco
Here are Zambia Player Ratings Vs Morocco
| Player | Rating |
|---|---|
| D. Hamsenya | 6.3 |
| K. Kangwa | 6.4 |
| J. Liteta | 6.2 |
| D. Chanda | 6.0 |
| W. Mwanza | 6.8 |
| M. C. Chaiwa | 6.5 |
| P. Daka | 6.5 |
| K. Chongo | 6.2 |
| B. Sakala | 6.2 |
| C. L. Musonda | 5.7 |
| M. Banda | 6.0 |
Sportsdunia's player of the match is A. Kaabi
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the final scoreline of the game?
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What was the final scoreline of the game?
The match between Zambia and Morocco ended with the scoreline of 0-3.
Who was the best performer of the day?
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Who was the best performer of the day?
A. Kaabi was the best player of the game with a rating of 9/10.
Who was the worst performer of the day?
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Who was the worst performer of the day?
Zambia captain Musonda was the worst player.
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