The Morocco national team is set for a strong encounter today, Friday, December 26, 2025, against their counterparts, the Mali national team, in the second round of Group A of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025 held in Morocco. The “Atlas Lions”, led by coach Walid Regragui, are aiming for a second consecutive victory to secure an early spot in the knockout stages.
Match Details and TV Channels:
- Date: Today, Friday, December 26, 2025.
- Kick-off Time: 9:00 PM local time in Morocco (GMT+1).
- Stadium: The match will be hosted at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat.
- TV Channels: The match will be broadcast on the following channels:
- beIN Sports MAX 1, 2, 3 (exclusive rights in the Middle East and North Africa).
- Arryadia TNT (Moroccan sports channel).
- Al Aoula TNT (Moroccan channel).
Morocco’s Probable Starting Lineup:
Coach Walid Regragui is expected to field a strong side, with a likely change from the last game due to Romain Saïss’s injury:
- Goalkeeper: Yassine Bounou
- Defenders: Achraf Hakimi, Noussair Mazraoui, Nayef Aguerd, Jawad El Yamiq
- Midfielders: Sofyan Amrabat, Azzedine Ounahi, Nayel El Aynaoui, Ismael Saibari
- Forwards: Ayoub kaabi, Brahim Díaz
Historically, Morocco and Mali have met 20 times overall, with Morocco winning nine matches, Mali six, and five ending in draws. The previous AFCON meeting in the 2004 semi-finals saw Morocco triumph 4-0. The encounter is expected to be highly competitive as both teams vie for control of Group A.
