Morocco vs Zambia, 2026 World Cup Qualifying - CAF, Group Stage
· FIFA World Cup Qualifying - CAFAbout
Morocco are hosting Zambia
at Le Grand Stade Agadir, Agadir, Morocco, starting on
. The match is a part of the FIFA World Cup Qualifying - CAF.
Match Commentary
- 0': Lineups are announced and players are warming up.
- 0': First Half begins.
- 6': Goal! Morocco 1, Zambia 0. Hakim Ziyech (Morocco) converts the penalty with a right footed shot to the centre of the goal.
- 43': Gift Mphande (Zambia) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 45'+2': First Half ends, Morocco 1, Zambia 0.
- 45': Second Half begins Morocco 1, Zambia 0.
- 64': Substitution, Morocco. Ayoub El Kaabi replaces Youssef En-Nesyri.
- 64': Substitution, Morocco. Soufiane Rahimi replaces Hakim Ziyech.
- 67': Goal! Morocco 2, Zambia 0. Eliesse Ben Seghir (Morocco) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the high centre of the goal. Assisted by Brahim Díaz.
- 72': Kings Kangwa (Zambia) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 74': Lubambo Musonda (Zambia) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 77': Substitution, Morocco. Amine Adli replaces Eliesse Ben Seghir.
- 78': Substitution, Morocco. Bilal El Khannouss replaces Azzedine Ounahi.
- 78': Substitution, Zambia. Edward Chilufya replaces Kelvin Kampamba.
- 80': Goal! Morocco 2, Zambia 1. Edward Chilufya (Zambia) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the centre of the goal. Assisted by Kings Kangwa.
- 86': Substitution, Zambia. Evans Kangwa replaces Emmanuel Banda.
- 89': Substitution, Zambia. Kennedy Musonda replaces Tandi Mwape.
- 90'+5': Second Half ends, Morocco 2, Zambia 1.
- 0': Match ends, Morocco 2, Zambia 1.
Game Information
Competition: FIFA World Cup Qualifying - CAF
Venue: Le Grand Stade Agadir
Location: Agadir, Morocco
Venue: Le Grand Stade Agadir
Location: Agadir, Morocco
WCQ - CAF Standings
| # | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Morocco | 3 | +9 | 9 |
| 2 | Niger | 3 | +3 | 6 |
| 3 | Tanzania | 3 | 0 | 6 |
| 4 | Zambia | 4 | -1 | 3 |
Line-Ups
Morocco (4-2-3-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Yassine Bounou (GK) |
| 6 | Romain Saïss |
| 5 | Nayef Aguerd |
| 17 | Yahya Attiyat Allah |
| 2 | Achraf Hakimi |
| 10 | Brahim Díaz |
| 14 | Oussama El Azzouzi |
| 8 | Azzedine Ounahi |
| 19 | Youssef En-Nesyri |
| 13 | Eliesse Ben Seghir |
| 7 | Hakim Ziyech |
Zambia (5-3-2)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 16 | Lawrence Mulenga (GK) |
| 13 | Stoppila Sunzu |
| 4 | Frankie Musonda |
| 23 | Tandi Mwape |
| 8 | Lubambo Musonda  |
| 18 | Gift Mphande |
| 5 | Miguel Chaiwa |
| 12 | Emmanuel Banda |
| 17 | Kings Kangwa |
| 7 | Kelvin Kampamba |
| 20 | Patson Daka |
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