Morocco overcame Zambia with a 2-0 victory, continuing its winning streak in the qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup. The match took place on Monday, September 8, 2025, at the Levy Mwanawasa Stadium in Ndola. This win strengthens Morocco’s position at the top of its group and prolongs its series of consecutive victories, demonstrating the team’s readiness for upcoming major competitions.
The game saw an early goal in the seventh minute from Youssef En-Nesyri, who capitalized on a defensive mistake from the Zambian team to slot the ball into the net. Following that, Morocco maintained pressure and dominated the match, with Zambia only threatening once, a chance that posed no danger to goalkeeper Yassine Bounou.
At the start of the second half, Hamza El Amine extended the lead in the 48th minute with a powerful shot from outside the penalty area, confirming the superiority of the Atlas Lions. The team maintained its tactical organization and defensive discipline throughout the match, benefiting from the cohesion of its players and their ability to switch between individual and collective solutions.
Midfielders Nail Eynawy and Bilal El Khannous stood out, contributing to the stability of the rhythm and ball control under pressure from the opponents, which provided the team with greater offensive and defensive effectiveness.
With this victory, Morocco solidifies its group lead with 21 points, achieving its fourteenth consecutive win in the qualifiers, and is close to matching the world record for the longest winning streak. This underscores the national team’s preparedness for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations and the 2026 World Cup.
