Match report

Morocco 1–1 Mali: Africa Cup of Nations Draw

Morocco
Morocco
1–1
FT
Mali
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

  1. Mali
    22' Mali Card · Yellow Card
    O. Camara

    Argument

  2. Morocco
    45'+2 Morocco Var · Penalty confirmed
    B. Diaz
  3. Mali
    45'+4 Mali Card · Yellow Card
    A. Dieng

    Argument

  4. Morocco
    45' Morocco Goal · Penalty
    B. Diaz
  5. Mali
    50' Mali Card · Yellow Card
    M. Doumbia

    Foul

  6. Mali
    51' Mali Card · Yellow Card
    W. Coulibaly

    Foul

  7. Morocco
    52' Morocco Card · Yellow Card
    Nayef Aguerd

    Foul

  8. Mali
    57' Mali subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Y. Bissouma · On: G. Diarra
  9. Mali
    61' Mali Var · Penalty confirmed
    L. Sinayoko
  10. Mali
    63' Mali Card · Yellow Card
    L. Sinayoko

    Argument

  11. Mali
    64' Mali Goal · Penalty
    L. Sinayoko
  12. Morocco
    70' Morocco subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Ayoub El Kaabi · On: Y. En Nesyri
  13. Morocco
    71' Morocco subst · Substitution 2
    Off: B. Diaz · On: B. El Khannouss
  14. Morocco
    71' Morocco subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Azzedine Ounahi · On: A. Ezzalzouli
  15. Mali
    76' Mali subst · Substitution 2
    Off: L. Sinayoko · On: E. Touré
  16. Mali
    82' Mali Card · Yellow Card
    Djigui Diarra

    Time wasting

  17. Morocco
    82' Morocco subst · Substitution 4
    Off: S. Amrabat · On: E. Ben Seghir
  18. Morocco
    82' Morocco subst · Substitution 5
    Off: I. Saibari · On: S. Rahimi
  19. Mali
    90'+1 Mali subst · Substitution 3
    Off: M. Doumbia · On: Kamory Doumbia
  20. Mali
    90'+1 Mali subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Mamadou Sangare · On: D. Nene
  21. Mali
    90'+2 Mali Card · Yellow Card
    Kamory Doumbia

    Time 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.