Match report

Morocco Secures Narrow Victory Over Tanzania in Africa Cup of Nations

Morocco

1–0

Tanzania

Jan 4, 2026

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Jan 4, 2026 · FT

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Morocco secured a narrow but important 1-0 victory over Tanzania in their Africa Cup of Nations match, thanks to a decisive goal from B. Diaz. The match saw Morocco maintain their composure despite several setbacks and late substitutions, showcasing their resilience. Tanzania fought hard but were unable to find the equalizer, leaving them disappointed after the final whistle.

Key Facts

• Final score: Morocco 1–0 Tanzania
• Goal: B. Diaz (64' - Assist: Achraf Hakimi)
• Yellow cards: Ibrahim Hamad (13'), F. Salum (45'+3), A. Samatta (67'), I. Saibari (69'), Alphonce Msanga (78'), D. Job (90')
• Morocco made multiple substitutions, including N. Mazraoui, E. Ben Seghir, and O. Targhalline
• Tanzania had several substitutions, including A. Suleiman, Haji Mnoga, S. Msuva, M. Hussein, and I. Nado

Lineups

Morocco

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

1 Bono (G)
2 A. Hakimi (D)
5 N. Aguerd (D)
25 A. Masina (D)
3 N. Mazraoui (D)
23 B. El Khannouss (M)
24 N. El Aynaoui (M)
11 I. Saibari (M)
10 B. Diaz (F)
20 A. El Kaabi (F)
17 A. Ezzalzouli (F)

Substitutes

22 E. M. Al Harrar
12 Munir
27 A. Ait Boudlal
28 Y. Belammari
15 M. Chibi
18 J. El Yamiq
26 A. Salah-Eddine
4 S. Amrabat
14 O. Targhalline
16 I. Akhomach
13 E. Ben Seghir
19 Y. En Nesyri
7 H. Igamane
9 S. Rahimi
21 C. Talbi

Tanzania

Formation: 3-4-1-2

Starting XI

1 H. Masalanga
5 D. Job (D)
14 B. Mwamnyeto (D)
4 I. Hamad (D)
25 H. Mnoga (M)
27 A. Msanga (M)
20 N. Miroshi (M)
15 M. Hussein (M)
6 F. Salum (F)
9 A. Suleiman
12 S. Msuva (F)

Substitutes

28 Z. Foba
2 P. Msindo
3 N. Kibabage
19 L. Mwaikenda
16 W. Nangu
22 S. Kapombe
23 Y. Kagoma
17 K. Habibu
8 C. M'Mombwa
24 K. Nashon
26 T. Allarakhia
7 I. Nado
11 D. Kibu
21 K. John
10 A. Samatta

Timeline

13' Tanzania Card · Yellow Card

Ibrahim Hamad

Foul
17' Morocco Var · Goal cancelled

I. Saibari
45'+3 Tanzania Card · Yellow Card

F. Salum

Foul
64' Morocco Goal · Normal Goal

B. Diaz · Assist: Achraf Hakimi
66' Tanzania subst · Substitution 1

Off: A. Suleiman · On: A. Samatta
67' Tanzania Card · Yellow Card

A. Samatta

Foul
69' Morocco Card · Yellow Card

I. Saibari

Foul
72' Tanzania subst · Substitution 2

Off: Haji Mnoga · On: S. Kapombe
73' Tanzania subst · Substitution 3

Off: S. Msuva · On: C. M'Mombwa
73' Tanzania subst · Substitution 4

Off: M. Hussein · On: T. Allarakhia
76' Morocco subst · Substitution 1

Off: N. Mazraoui · On: A. Salah-Eddine
77' Morocco subst · Substitution 2

Off: I. Saibari · On: E. Ben Seghir
77' Morocco subst · Substitution 3

Off: Ayoub El Kaabi · On: Y. En Nesyri
78' Tanzania Card · Yellow Card

Alphonce Msanga

Foul
83' Tanzania subst · Substitution 5

Off: Alphonce Msanga · On: I. Nado
86' Morocco subst · Substitution 4

Off: B. Diaz · On: O. Targhalline
90' Tanzania Card · Yellow Card

D. Job

Foul

Match Stats

Stat	Morocco	Tanzania
Fouls	12	19
Pass Accuracy	88%	75%
Offsides	2	1
Red Cards	—	—
Total Shots	12	4
Corners	4	0
Total Passes	603	248
Yellow Cards	1	5
Blocked Shots	2	1
Shots on Target	4	1
xG	—	—
Shots off Target	6	2
Possession	71%	29%
Goals Prevented	—	—
Accurate Passes	530	187
Shots Inside Box	7	2
Saves	1	3
Shots Outside Box	5	2

Key Match Notes

▸ Morocco's goal by B. Diaz in the 64th minute proved decisive, breaking the deadlock and giving them the lead.
▸ The cancellation of an earlier goal for Morocco due to VAR in the 17th minute could have shifted momentum, but Morocco maintained focus and capitalized later.