Sports News of Friday, 26 December 2025Source: ghanasoccernet.comVictory on Friday will see host nation Morocco maintain their lead in Group A as they take on Mali in the second round of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations at Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium on Friday December 26, 2025. Morocco struggled to make an impact in the first half of their opener, failing to convert any of seven attempts, including an 11th-minute penalty missed by centre-forward Soufiane Rahimi. A victory over Mali would almost guarantee top spot in Group A, adding to Morocco’s record of winning both opening games in two of the last three editions of the tournament. Despite this, Mali can take some encouragement from remaining unbeaten in four matches (W2, D2) and having lost only once in their last six AFCON games (W2, D3). Morocco possible starting lineup:Bono; Mazraoui, Aguerd, El Yamiq, Salah-Eddine; Ounahi, Amrabat, Saibari; Diaz, El Kaabi, El AynaouiMali possible starting lineup:Diarra; Coulibally, Diaby, Fofana, Dante; Sangare, Dieng; Sinayoko, Doumbia, Nene; E B Toure

Source: GhanaWeb December 26, 2025 10:12 UTC