Mali and Zambia ended in a draw (1-1) on Monday, December 22, 2025, at the Mohammed V Complex in Casablanca, during the first day of Group A, which includes Morocco. This result keeps the Atlas Lions at the top of the group following their opening victory.
The Eagles long believed they were on their way to a valuable win thanks to Lassine Sinayoko, who scored in the 61st minute. However, Zambia snatched an equalizer in the dying moments, with Patson Daka finding the net in stoppage time (90+2), securing an important point.
The match could have tilted earlier in favor of Mali, who missed the chance to take the lead before halftime with a penalty missed in the 42nd minute. This turning point weighed heavily in the final outcome, as details proved crucial in this first outing for both teams.
In the standings, Morocco occupies first place with 3 points, while Mali and Zambia share second position with 1 point each. The Comoros sit at the bottom with 0 points. In the second round, Morocco will face Mali on Friday at 21:00 at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat, while Zambia will challenge the Comoros the same day at 18:30 in Casablanca.
