Illustrative photo / Ph. Icon Sport ‹ › The Moroccan national football team played to a 1-1 draw against Mali in the second matchday of Group A at the Africa Cup of Nations (CAN 2025), held on Friday evening at Rabat's Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium. The Atlas Lions took the lead with a penalty goal by Brahim Diaz in the dying moments of the first half (45'+5). Mali's Lassine Sinayoko leveled the score from the penalty spot in the 64th minute. This result keeps the Atlas Lions at the top of their group with 4 points. They are followed by Zambia and Mali, both with 2 points, while the Comoros trail with just one point. In the decisive third matchday, Walid Regragui's squad will take on Zambia's Chipolopolo next Monday at 8:00 PM at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium, with a spot in the round of 16 on the line.