Overview:
Against Comoros (2-0), Mali (1-1), Zambia (3-0), Tanzania (1-0), Cameroon (2-0) and lately Nigeria (4-2 post-match penalty victory), Morocco has showed the grit, diligence, determination and unification of fans.
Austro-British philosopher Josef Johann Ludwig Wittgenstein (1889-1951) is famously quoted about belief “At the core of all well-founded belief, lies belief that is unfounded”.
True to Wittgenstein’s assertion, the belief component has been among the key ingredients driving team Morocco’s bold journey to the finals of the 2025 AFCON championship.
Since match day one when Morocco played Comoros and won 2-0 during the official opener at the gigantic Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat city, it has been the same theme; believing.
The predominately red national colour of Morocco has been pronounced alongside the green and white as fans wear jerseys, head socks, caps, bandanas, carry banners and other wear.
For every match at the Prince Moulay Abdellah fortress for Morocco, it was a sell-out passionate crowd comprised of the young, middle aged and the elderly cluster, all believing with great hopes of great performances.
It has been colour, national unity, unlimited bundles of joy and unexplained excitement on every outing for the Atlas Lions who have roared aloud, scoring 9 goals and conceded just once (against Mali).
Against Comoros (2-0), Mali (1-1), Zambia (3-0), Tanzania (1-0), Cameroon (2-0) and lately Nigeria (4-2 post-match penalty victory), Morocco has showed the grit, diligence, determination and unification of fans.
On every match, fans arrive at the stadium well on time, the early birds coming as early as 10 hours to kick-off.
It is party-time as they jubilate, dance, clap, sing and shout; almost screaming their lungs out.
At intervals, fans torch their phones in unison to form a beautiful lighting clog and occasionally perfect the famous Mexican wave.
The belief factor is at play throughout the stadium as the fans celebrate every move, applaud each pass, dribble and shot towards the opponents as they boo and whistle down the opposition.
Morocco still believes come the grand finale on Sunday, 18th January 2026 against Senegal, still at the magnificent Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat city.
American philosopher and psychologist William James (1842-1910), dubbed the ‘father of American psychology’ contends in bold; “Believe that life is worth living and your belief will help create the fact”.
Morocco’s road to the final:
- Morocco 2-0 Comoros (Group A)
- Morocco 1-1 Mali (Group A)
- Zambia 0-3 Morocco (Group A)
- Tanzania 0-1 Morocco (Round of 16)
- Cameroon 0-2 Morocco (Quarter-final)
- Nigeria 0 (2) – 0 (4) Morocco (Semi-final)
Senegal’s road to the final:
- Senegal 3-0 Botswana (Group D)
- Senegal 1-1 Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) – Group D
- Benin 0-3 Senegal (Group D)
- Senegal 3-1 Sudan (Round of 16)
- Mali 0-1 Senegal (Quarter final)
- Senegal 1-0 Egypt (Semi-final)
