November 19, (THEWILL) – Morocco delivered a commanding performance in their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier, defeating Lesotho 7-0 at the Honneur Stadium.
The victory completed their perfect Group B campaign, with six wins from six matches.
Real Madrid midfielder, Brahim Diaz, led the scoring with a hattrick, finding the net in the fifth, 15th, and 42nd minutes.
His opening goal came from an Azzedine Ounahi assist, while his second capitalised on a defensive error from Tsepang Sefoli.
Soufiane Rahimi contributed significantly to the scoreline, converting a penalty and scoring from open play.
The attacking display continued after the interval, with Youssef En-Nesyri and Ismail Saibari adding goals in the 68th and 70th minutes respectively.
The North African side showed defensive improvement, maintaining a clean sheet following their previous match against Gabon where they had conceded.
This comprehensive victory reinforced their position among the continent’s leading football nations.
The result marks Morocco’s final qualifying match for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, with their perfect record establishing them among the favourites for the tournament.
Their combination of attacking efficiency and defensive solidity suggests strong preparations for the continental competition.
Jude Obafemi is a versatile senior Correspondent at THEWILL Newspapers, excelling in sourcing, researching, and delivering sports news stories for both print and digital publications.
