The highly anticipated match between Zambia and Morocco is set to take place on December 29, 2025, at 17:30 UTC. This Africa Cup of Nations, Group A encounter promises to be an exciting clash between two competitive teams.
Currently, Zambia is ranked 4th, while Morocco holds the 3rd position in their group. Football enthusiasts are eager to compare the best-rated players on both teams, with Sofascore's rating system providing detailed assessments based on various data factors.
Match Details
- Teams: Zambia vs. Morocco
- Date: December 29, 2025
- Time: 17:30 UTC
- Competition: Africa Cup of Nations, Group A
Live Score and Match Features
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- Find out who scored in a live match
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- Check all head to head matches - for instance, in the last season Zambia and Morocco played 1 games against each other
- Track all home and away games for each team in the Africa Cup of Nations, Group A
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Where to Watch
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Team Overviews
Zambia
Zambia has had a year of ups and downs, with more downs than ups. In the 2026 World Cup qualifiers, its performance was modest: it managed just three wins, one draw, and six losses, with a negative goal difference of eleven goals for and seventeen against.
Zambia has lost 6 of its last 7 matches. Zambia has lost 3 of its last 4 home matches.
The Chipolopolo sit third in a depleted Group E, with six points from five matches.
Morocco
Throughout 2025, the Moroccan national team, led by Walid Regragui, has had a remarkably solid year in competition. Morocco comes into this match in sensational form: it comfortably leads the group and a win would virtually guarantee its place at the World Cup.
Morocco has won 19 of its last 21 matches. Morocco has won 10 of its last 11 away matches. Morocco has won the last 4 head-to-head matches.
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The Atlas Lions enjoyed a flawless run to progression, winning all six matches in the group while scoring the joint-most goals in the African qualifiers with nineteen and conceding just two.
Historical Head-to-Head Record
You can check the recent head-to-head encounters, as well as full H2H record on this page to see how Morocco and Zambia have fared against each other in the past. The current head to head record for the teams are Morocco 5 win(s), Zambia 1 win(s), and 0 draw(s).
When it comes to head-to-head matches against Morocco at home, Zambia has a slight historical advantage. In six home games against the Moroccans, they have achieved four wins, one draw, and only one defeat.
Head-to-head matches tend to be very productive: in the last five, four times the 2.5-goal barrier has been broken. Everything points to Morocco having plenty of chances to score, while Zambia will try to respond.
Team News and Possible Lineups
In a few moments, we will share the starting lineups for the Zambia vs. Morocco match live, as well as the latest information coming out of the stadium.
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Unavailable players for Morocco: Abderrazak Hamdallah (injury), Achraf Hakimi (injury), Oussama Lamlioui (injury), Oussama Targhalline (injury).
Unavailable players for Zambia: Edward Chilufya (injury).
Head coach Avram Grant has named a 26-man squad ahead of Monday’s clash, blending local talent with experienced professionals playing abroad. The attacking line-up is particularly potent, with Leicester City’s Patson Daka and Saudi-based striker Fashion Sakala both available for selection. However, Bahrain-based defender Frankie Musonda and Zesco United’s midfield maestro Kelvin Kampamba have been ruled out due to injury.
Possible Lineups
Zambia possible starting lineup:
Nsabata; Chisala, Chongo, Mphande, Chepeshi; L Banda, Sakala, Sabobo; Chilufya, Daka, K Musonda
Morocco possible starting lineup:
Bono; Hakimi, Aguerd, Masina, Belammari; Amrabat; B.
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Match Updates
EVENT ENDED
Morocco defeated Zambia 2-0 in a match corresponding to the 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers. The Moroccans, already qualified for the 2026 World Cup, earned important points in their quest to form a strong group ahead of the global tournament.
Goal! Youssef En-Nesyri scores the first goal of the match for Morocco, after shooting with his right foot from the right side of the box into the top right corner following a corner kick. The visitors now lead the game by a single goal.
There is a yellow card in the match. Sofyan Amrabat of Morocco was cautioned for dangerous play.
