{"id":9851,"date":"2025-12-30T10:11:54","date_gmt":"2025-12-30T07:11:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/ng\/news\/?p=9851"},"modified":"2025-12-30T10:11:55","modified_gmt":"2025-12-30T07:11:55","slug":"morocco-crush-zambia-3-0-to-win-group-a-as-el-kaabi-and-diaz-shine-at-afcon","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bangbet.com\/ng\/news\/morocco-crush-zambia-3-0-to-win-group-a-as-el-kaabi-and-diaz-shine-at-afcon\/","title":{"rendered":"Morocco Crush Zambia 3-0 to Win Group A as El Kaabi and D\u00edaz Shine at AFCON"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>AFCON 2025 Result: Morocco 3-0 Zambia<\/strong> <strong>Date: Monday, December 29, 2025<\/strong> <strong>Venue: Stade de la Paix, Bouak\u00e9<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Morocco<\/strong> stormed into the <strong>AFCON 2025 knockout stages<\/strong> with a commanding 3-0 win over <strong>Zambia<\/strong>, securing top spot in <strong>Group A<\/strong>. The Atlas Lions delivered a performance full of flair and precision, highlighted by <strong>Ayoub El Kaabi\u2019s bicycle kick brace<\/strong> and another goal from the in-form <strong>Brahim D\u00edaz<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u26bd Match Summary<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Morocco Goals<\/strong>:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><em>Ayoub El Kaabi<\/em> (9&#8242;, 50&#8242;) \u2013 Two stunning bicycle kicks<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Brahim D\u00edaz<\/em> (27&#8242;) \u2013 Third consecutive goal in the tournament<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>El Kaabi\u2019s acrobatic finishes electrified the crowd, while D\u00edaz continued his scoring streak, netting in every group match. Morocco\u2019s attacking fluidity and defensive discipline overwhelmed Zambia, who struggled to contain the pace and creativity of Walid Regragui\u2019s side.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\udd25 Tactical Highlights<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>El Kaabi\u2019s Movement<\/strong>: Drifted between defenders, timed runs perfectly for both goals<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>D\u00edaz\u2019s Versatility<\/strong>: Played between the lines, linking midfield and attack seamlessly<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Hakimi\u2019s Return<\/strong>: Back from injury, added width and defensive cover on the right flank<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\udcca Group A Standings (Final)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Position<\/th><th>Team<\/th><th>Played<\/th><th>Points<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>1\ufe0f\u20e3<\/td><td>Morocco<\/td><td>3<\/td><td>9<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2\ufe0f\u20e3<\/td><td>DR Congo<\/td><td>3<\/td><td>6<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>3\ufe0f\u20e3<\/td><td>Zambia<\/td><td>3<\/td><td>3<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>4\ufe0f\u20e3<\/td><td>Tanzania<\/td><td>3<\/td><td>0<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83e\udde0 What\u2019s Next?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Morocco now head into the <strong>AFCON Round of 16<\/strong> as one of the tournament favorites. With <strong>El Kaabi in goal-scoring form<\/strong>, <strong>D\u00edaz delivering consistency<\/strong>, and <strong>Hakimi back in action<\/strong>, the Atlas Lions look poised for a deep run.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Why Bet on Bangbet?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/bangbet.com\/\">Bangbet<\/a>&nbsp;is your No.1 home for sports betting<\/strong>\u2014trusted, rewarding, and built for fans who want more from every match.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>High odds on all Premier League fixtures<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Jackpot opportunities every week<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Expert match previews and betting guides<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fast payouts and reliable customer service<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wide selection of casino games<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cashback bonuses and promotions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Responsible gaming support for all players<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Bet smart. Bet confidently. 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