Leader of group F and already qualified before the start of this meeting against Zambia, Morocco could only need one point to keep its leadership position and thus offer itself an “easier” round of 16 on the paper. But the Atlas Lions also had to watch DR Congo’s result against Tanzania, because the Congolese could take the lead if they were to win and Morocco made a misstep.
Winners of Tanzania (3-0) then held by DR Congo (1-1), the Moroccans had to take this match as seriously as the previous ones, especially after the elimination of Algeria, or even Tunisia , in recent hours. In the event of victory, the Moroccans would have allowed Côte d’Ivoire to continue their adventure in their CAN, while the Atlas Lions could find South Africa in the event of first place in Group F.
It’s over, Morocco finishes first!
End of this meeting between Morocco and Zambia. 1-0 success for the Atlas Lions thanks to a goal from Hakim Ziyech. Thanks to this victory, Morocco retains its place as leader of Group F and will face South Africa in the round of 16 of the CAN. This result also allows Côte d’Ivoire to qualify, despite third place in their group.
90′ Tissoudali misses in turn
Big break point situation for the Moroccans, and in particular Tissoudali who finds himself face to face with the Zambian goalkeeper, but he misses his duel.
90′ Ezzalzouli bites the sheet
The player trained at Barca finds himself in a good situation but his attempt from the left does not worry the opposing goalkeeper.
87′ Zambia pushes
New situation for the Zambians in the Moroccan area, but Richardson clears his camp!
85′ Bonou pushes back!
What a powerful strike from Banda who forces Bonou to take out his flip flop! Zambia has not said its last word.
83′ Ounahi leaves the pitch
Under the applause of the Laurent Pokou stadium, Ounahi gave way to El-Khannouss around ten minutes from the end of the match.
80′ Hakimi penalized
The Moroccan full-back collapsed in the area, but the referee indicated a simulation and sanctioned him with a yellow card.
78′ Musonda from afar
The Zambian captain hits from a long distance, his attempt is powerful and Bonou accompanies him until it leaves the frame.
68′ Adli trop long
Number 21 is served on the right side and sends a strong cross low to the ground which is poorly adjusted and ends off goal.
65′ Two changes to Morocco
Richardson gives way to Saibari, while Ezzalzouli succeeds Boufal.
52′ Adli again
The player trained in Toulouse shows his speed behind the Zambian defense and attempts a left shot on which Mulenga calmly lies down.
50′ Banda unscrews
The Zambian, served in the heart of the game, hits immediately from 25 meters, but his attempt ends in the bays of the Laurent Pokou stadium.
48′ Two players stunned
The Moroccan free kick is cleared by the Zambian goalkeeper’s points, but two players were carried away in this duel and remained on the ground after this duel.
46′ Adli straight away
Served by Boufal, the Bayer Leverkusen player controls his race and faces the goalkeeper, but his left attempt is repelled by Mulenga’s legs.
45′ Ziyech gives up his place
The scorer of the first period is replaced by Amine Adli, the former TFC player.
It’s halftime
End of this first period between Morocco and Zambia. The Moroccans lead thanks to a goal from Ziyech and for the moment maintain their first place in the group (1-0).
45′ New strike from Boufal
The attacking midfielder tries this time from the left from outside the area, but once again, it is off target.
45′ No penalty for Morocco
The check is complete and the game continues.
Three minutes of added time
45′ Penalty on Boufal?
The former SCO Angers player remains on the ground after being caught by Chaiwa. The sequence will undoubtedly be viewed on VAR.
44′ Ziyech gets a corner
Breakthrough from the former Chelsea player on his right lane, who faces the return of a Zambian, but Morocco will benefit from a corner.
42′ Ounahi collapses
The Moroccan midfielder is stopped in the penalty area, but the referee does not signal any foul.
41′ Ivory Coast provisionally qualified
39′ Mulenga’s parade
Boufal’s cross is headed by El-Kaabi, but Mulenga is on the path and diverts for a corner.
BUUUUT FROM MOROCCO
Hakim Ziyech opens the scoring for the Atlas Lions! Hakimi’s cross is cut at the near post by El-Kaabi, in a duel with the opposing goalkeeper, but the ball drags and Ziyech comes to catapult the ball into the back of the net in a fox of the areas. 1-0 for Morocco.
34′ Aguerd’s head!
What a helmet strike from the Moroccan defender on this free kick, but the ball does not find the target!
33′ New free kick
Ounahi tries to gain ground with the ball, but he is slowed down by Musonda and the referee awards a new free kick to the Moroccans.
31′ Goal kick?
The Ziyech center finds neither Saibari nor El-Kaabi. According to the slow motion, the Moroccans should have benefited from a corner. It will finally be time for a refreshment break.
30′ Banda from afar
Emmanuel Banda strikes from distance with his left foot. His low shot ends in the arms of the Moroccan goalkeeper.
28′ Another missed shot
The Moroccans continue to put their game in place, but when they reach 25 meters, their shots are off target.
24′ Ounahi above
Staggered this time by Boufal, Ounahi tries from afar, but his shot goes well above the Zambian cages.
23′ Festival d’Ounahi
Nice little bridge in the middle on Daka, but the Moroccan offensive achieves nothing. The Atlas Lions situations need to be better managed.
21′ Foul by Hakimi
Kennedy Musonda is pushed in the back by Hakimi, who is very frustrated by this foul. Zambia benefits from a free kick.
20′ Hakimi finds the corner
The Parisian’s free kick was deflected for a corner by the opposing defense. Morocco is pressing.
18′ Ounahi is stopped
The OM player controls the area, tries to get into a striking position, but a Zambian read it correctly and clears his side. Shortly after, Boufal gets a good free kick.
16′ Boufal tries his chance
Staggered by Ounahi, Boufal attempts a curling shot with first intention, but it does not find the target and ends behind Mulenga’s goals.
15′ Center too slippery
On his left side, Banda tries a strong cross to the far post, but the Zambian hits too hard and it results in a six meter for Morocco.
14′ Ziyech tries to advance
The former Chelsea player makes a sharp pass towards the penalty area, but Saibiri fails to catch it and Zambia recovers.
12′ Regragui in the stands
The coach of the Atlas Lions seems to be giving numerous instructions by telephone to his staff, who is in the stands this evening due to a suspension.
10′ Daka misses
The Zambian striker is found in depth with a long lofted pass, but his recovery is missed and does not worry Bonou.
8′ Saibari can’t find anyone
Saibari’s cross is not taken by one of his teammates in the opposing area. He finally finishes at the far post.
7′ Chaiwa’s Tackle
The Zambian defensive midfielder makes a saving tackle at the feet of El-Kaabi at the halfway line.
5′ Saibari is blocked
Served behind at the entrance to the area, the PSV player places a shot which a Zambian defender counters perfectly to ward off the danger.
3′ El-Kaabi fouls
The Moroccan striker’s pressing is penalized with a foul on Sunzu.
2′ The Moroccans put their foot on the ball
The ball sails from left to right and into small spaces for the first few seconds of this match.
1′ Here we go!!
Start of this meeting at the Laurent Pokou stadium.
8:56 p.m. Make way for the anthems of the selections
8:55 p.m. The players enter the pitch
Entrance of the 22 actors on the lawn of the Laurent Pokou stadium with a large audience coming to support Morocco in particular. Ivory Coast fans are behind the Atlas Lions. In the event of victory, Morocco will allow Côte d’Ivoire to reach the eighth.
8:50 p.m. Zambia hopes to qualify
In case of victory, Zambia will ensure its qualification for the round of 16 of the competition. The “Chipolopolos” won the 2012 edition under the orders of Hervé Renard, but had not played in the CAN since 2015.
8:45 p.m. “The best African selection of the moment”
“We are going to face the best African team at the moment,” declared Avram Grant, Zambia coach, at a press conference. Morocco is today the 13th best team in the FIFA rankings, notably ahead of Germany (16th).
8:40 p.m. Walid Regragui will be in the stands
The Morocco coach was suspended this Wednesday by the Confederation of African Football following incidents at the end of the match against DR Congo. The coach received a four-match suspension, two of which were suspended, and will therefore be in the stands this Wednesday evening.
8:30 p.m. Hello everyone !
Welcome to this live where you can follow the Group F match of the African Cup of Nations between Morocco and Zambia.
