Morocco complete perfect campaign with big win over Lesotho

The Moroccan national team delivered a stunning performance, securing a 7-0 victory over Lesotho in the final match of Group B in the qualifiers for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), set to take place in Morocco. Despite their automatic qualification as hosts, the Atlas Lions dominated the qualifiers, finishing with a perfect record of 18 points from six wins. They are joined by Gabon, who also qualified from the group.

Under coach Walid Regragui, Morocco asserted control over their opponents, scoring 26 goals across their six matches — the highest tally in the qualifiers. This performance sends a strong message to other African teams about Morocco's readiness to compete at the highest level during the AFCON.

The team seems to have moved past the disappointment of their early exit from the 2023 AFCON, where they were eliminated by South Africa in the Round of 16. Since then, the Moroccan team has been on a remarkable unbeaten streak of 10 matches, including World Cup 2026 and AFCON 2025 qualifiers, achieving 9 wins and 1 draw.

Morocco’s offensive firepower has been a standout, with contributions from a diverse group of players like Ismael Saibari. Despite some injuries affecting key players, the squad has showcased depth and adaptability. Their consistent form and tactical improvements hint at promising prospects for the upcoming AFCON.

While the results are promising, some believe it’s too early to definitively assess Morocco's readiness for AFCON 2025. The team will face stronger opponents and the pressure of hosting, which requires further refinement and stability.

Morocco has been unbeaten for 10 months, a streak that began after their loss to South Africa in AFCON 2023. They have played 15 matches across all competitions since then, scoring 43 goals at an average of 2.86 goals per game, demonstrating their attacking efficiency.

With over a year remaining until the AFCON, the Moroccan team has ample time to fine-tune their strategies and prepare to contend for the title on home soil.

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