Morocco and Mali played to a 1-1 draw on Friday in their second AFCON Group A match, with both sides converting penalties awarded after VAR interventions.

The clash between Mali's Eagles and the Chipolopolos is set for Monday, December 22, 2025, at 14:00 GMT.

Read our AFCON preview as Mali and Zambia start their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations Group A campaigns in Casablanca.

Mali ended Morocco's 19-game winning streak while a Mohammed Salah penalty was decisive in a controversial Egypt South Africa match.

FOOTBALL fans were left fuming with Channel 4’s Africa Cup of Nations highlights. Afcon is in full swing in Morocco with four games having already taken place in the group stage. Channel 4

“Comoros are a very good side; they defeated Tunisia, Gambia, and Madagascar during qualification. Zambia is a major force in African football, and Morocco are the clear favorites. All four teams have a chance, but we are here to go far. There is no question of believing qualification is impossible.

Ibtissam Jraïdi scored twice and Kenza Chapelle added a late third as hosts Morocco downed Mali 3-1 at the Olympic Stadium in Rabat on Friday to set up a Women's Africa Cup of Nations semifinal against either Algeria or Ghana. Jraïdi was picked out by ...

It never rains for Mali, but it pours. Two years ago, the Eagles exited the Africa Cup of Nations in the cruelest fashion possible. Undefeated after its three group games, Mali’s fate was decided with the drawing of lots after finishing with exactly the ...

Morocco national football team are now going to take on the Mali national football team for their second group stage fixture of the 2025 AFCON.