The Atlas Lions will be gunning for yet another victory, while the visitors are going to be under pressure. They are likely to come out on top and secure a win against Mali in their upcoming AFCON clash
Match info: AFCON Group A
Venue: Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium, Rabat
Date: Friday, 26th December 2025
Time: 9 pm Nigerian time
Victory on Friday will see host nation Morocco maintain their lead in Group A as they take on Mali in the second round of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations at Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium on Friday.
The Atlas Lions began the tournament with a 2-0 triumph over Comoros on Sunday, placing them two points clear at the summit of Group A, while the Eagles had to settle for a 1-1 draw against Zambia in their opening fixture.
Head-to-head:
- Morocco have won nine of the 20 meetings between the two nations.
- Mali recorded six victories.
- The remaining five clashes ended in draws.
- Morocco are undefeated in 18 matches.
- Mali have won two of their last five games.
- Les Aigles have only defeated the Atlas Lions once in their last five meetings.
- Mali did not score in the last three games against Morocco.
- Five of their last seven encounters produced at least two goals.
Form:
- Morocco in the AFCON: W
- Morocco in all competitions: W-W-W-W-W
- Mali in the AFCON: D
- Mali in all competitions: L-W-W-D-D
Team News:
- Hamza Igamane is not going to be in action for Morocco due to his injury.
- Mali will have all their players fit and ready to be in action.
Player(s) to watch:
- Brahim Diaz opened the scoring for the Morocco national football team in their previous game of the African competition. He will be ready to help his side on the attacking front yet again. The Real Madrid star will lead the attack from the right and is going to be a constant threat to the opponent’s defence.
- Lassine Sinayoko will be looking to step up his game and come up with a top performance so that he can help his side stand a chance against the in-form Atlas Lions. He is coming in after scoring a crucial goal for the Mali national football team in their previous AFCON game, which helped them secure a draw.