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Morocco hosts Mali this evening. Find all the team news here…
Morocco, the host country of the tournament, can take a giant step towards qualifying for the round of 16 of the African Cup of Nations this evening with a victory against Mali.
Walid Regragui’s side beat Comoros 2-0 in their opening match and while it wasn’t a vintage performance from the 2022 World Cup semi-finalists, it was enough to start their campaign on a winning note.
“The first match is always complicated in the history of the CAN. The second is different. We face a team that we know very well, and who know us very well,” said Regragui.
Mali drew 1-1 with Zambia after conceding the equalizer in injury time and know it was almost a free kick in front of a passionate crowd in Rabat.
Coach Tom Saintfiet said: “The pressure is mainly on Morocco. They are considered big favorites, they play at home and they have a very strong team, with experience and quality in all positions. We arrive without any inferiority complex. We want to try to create a surprise on Friday. All 28 players are available, ready to fight together.”
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MOROCCO TEAM NEWS
Romain Saïss is out with a minor injury while Achraf Hakimi is back on the bench as he continues his rehabilitation following an ankle problem.
Ayoub El Kaabi and Jawad El Yamiq enter the starting lineup.
Morocco: linked; Mazraoui, Aguerd, Le Yamiq, Salah Eddine; The Angels, Ounahi, The Aynas; Diabarri, the chair
MALI TEAM NEWS
Mali: Diarra; Dibyby, Diezing, Camara, Coulibaly, Gassa Coulima; Doumbia, Bissema llibaly; the syoko, the swan
How to watch Morocco vs Mali: TV channel, live stream online
Kick-off on Friday will be at 8pm UK time. In the UK, live CAN 2025 coverage is on Channel 4’s 4seven, All 4 and YouTube channels. In the USA, beIN Sports is the tournament broadcaster.
Online live streaming is available on a wide range of devices via Channel 4 website and the beIN Sports app and app.
Statistics for the Morocco vs Mali match
- This will be only the second meeting between Morocco and Mali in the African Cup of Nations, after their meeting in the semi-final of the 2004 edition. Played in Tunis, this match ended in a 4-0 victory for Morocco.
- Mali have not beaten Morocco in any competition since 2006
