Match report
Morocco 1–1 Mali: Africa Cup of Nations Draw
Morocco
1–1
FT
Mali
Dec 26, 2025
Morocco and Mali ended their Africa Cup of Nations encounter in a 1–1 draw, with both teams showcasing determination and resilience. Morocco took the lead early through a penalty by B. Diaz, but Mali responded with a penalty of their own, scored by L. Sinayoko, securing a hard-fought point.
Key Facts
- • Morocco led 1–0 through a penalty by B. Diaz at the 45th minute.
- • L. Sinayoko equalized for Mali with a penalty at the 64th minute.
- • O. Camara, A. Dieng, and M. Doumbia received yellow cards for Mali.
- • Nayef Aguerd was shown a yellow card for Morocco.
Lineups
Morocco
Formation: 4-1-4-1
Starting XI
- 1 Bono (G)
- 3 N. Mazraoui (D)
- 18 J. El Yamiq (D)
- 5 N. Aguerd (D)
- 26 A. Salah-Eddine (D)
- 4 S. Amrabat (M)
- 10 B. Diaz (M)
- 24 N. El Aynaoui (M)
- 8 A. Ounahi (M)
- 11 I. Saibari (M)
- 20 A. El Kaabi (F)
Substitutes
- 22 E. M. Al Harrar
- 12 Munir
- 27 A. Ait Boudlal
- 28 Y. Belammari
- 15 M. Chibi
- 2 A. Hakimi
- 25 A. Masina
- 23 B. El Khannouss
- 14 O. Targhalline
- 16 I. Akhomach
- 13 E. Ben Seghir
- 19 Y. En Nesyri
- 17 A. Ezzalzouli
- 9 S. Rahimi
- 21 C. Talbi
Mali
Starting XI
- 16 D. Diarra (G)
- 26 W. Coulibaly (D)
- 5 A. Diaby (D)
- 25 O. Camara (D)
- 28 N. Gassama (D)
- 20 M. Sangare (M)
- 11 L. Coulibaly (M)
- 23 A. Dieng (M)
- 8 M. Doumbia (M)
- 10 Y. Bissouma (F)
- 17 L. Sinayoko (F)
Substitutes
- 1 I. Diawara
- 22 M. Samassa
- 3 A. Dante
- 13 F. Doucoure
- 15 M. Fofana
- 12 M. Camara
- 27 G. Diakite
- 19 K. Doumbia
- 4 A. Haidara
- 24 I. Sissoko
- 14 M. Camara
- 21 G. Diarra
- 18 M. Doumbia
- 7 D. Nene
- 9 E. B. Toure
Timeline
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22' Mali Card · Yellow CardO. CamaraArgument
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45'+2 Morocco Var · Penalty confirmedB. Diaz -
45'+4 Mali Card · Yellow CardA. DiengArgument
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45' Morocco Goal · PenaltyB. Diaz -
50' Mali Card · Yellow CardM. DoumbiaFoul
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51' Mali Card · Yellow CardW. CoulibalyFoul
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52' Morocco Card · Yellow CardNayef AguerdFoul
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57' Mali subst · Substitution 1Off: Y. Bissouma · On: G. Diarra -
61' Mali Var · Penalty confirmedL. Sinayoko -
63' Mali Card · Yellow CardL. SinayokoArgument
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64' Mali Goal · PenaltyL. Sinayoko -
70' Morocco subst · Substitution 1Off: Ayoub El Kaabi · On: Y. En Nesyri -
71' Morocco subst · Substitution 2Off: B. Diaz · On: B. El Khannouss -
71' Morocco subst · Substitution 3Off: Azzedine Ounahi · On: A. Ezzalzouli -
76' Mali subst · Substitution 2Off: L. Sinayoko · On: E. Touré -
82' Mali Card · Yellow CardDjigui DiarraTime wasting
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82' Morocco subst · Substitution 4Off: S. Amrabat · On: E. Ben Seghir -
82' Morocco subst · Substitution 5Off: I. Saibari · On: S. Rahimi -
90'+1 Mali subst · Substitution 3Off: M. Doumbia · On: Kamory Doumbia -
90'+1 Mali subst · Substitution 4Off: Mamadou Sangare · On: D. Nene -
90'+2 Mali Card · Yellow CardKamory DoumbiaTime wasting
Match Stats
| Stat | Morocco | Mali |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 15 | 22 |
| Pass Accuracy | 85% | 74% |
| Offsides | 2 | 2 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 15 | 5 |
| Corners | 6 | 0 |
| Total Passes | 468 | 299 |
| Yellow Cards | 1 | 8 |
| Blocked Shots | 4 | 3 |
| Shots on Target | 4 | 1 |
| xG | — | — |
| Shots off Target | 7 | 1 |
| Possession | 62% | 38% |
| Goals Prevented | — | — |
| Accurate Passes | 398 | 221 |
| Shots Inside Box | 11 | 3 |
| Saves | 0 | 4 |
| Shots Outside Box | 4 | 2 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ B. Diaz's penalty in the first half gave Morocco a crucial early lead, setting the stage for a dominant start.
- ▸ L. Sinayoko's equalizer via a penalty brought Mali back into the game, ensuring a dramatic and evenly contested match.