Morocco will play a friendly game against Benin in Rabat next June at Moulay Abdellah Stadium. The match is reminiscent of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2019 in Egypt when Benin Morocco stunned and out of the competition in a dramatic game.
In this Afcon round of 16 games, Morocco had the upper hand throughout the game, but could not convert great chances. Morocco first scored A goal of Youssef En-Nesyri, But Benin managed to achieve his own goal after Atlas Lion Defender Nayef Aguerd. Morocco received a penalty in the last minutes of the game, but Hakim Ziyech could not put it in the back of the network.
The additional time did not produce a winner and the game left the punishments. Benin kept her nerve to win 4-1 in the shootout after Morocco missed the first two punishments.
The shocking loss is still pursuing Moroccan fans. Many still regret that if only Ziyech left the penalty against M’Barek Boussoufa.
Morocco and Benin have met six times, with the Atlas Lions five. Benin’s sole victory remains this unforgettable night in Egypt. This upcoming match will be an important test for Morocco if you finance your squad before finishing 2025 AFCON organized on home soil.
According to Benin, they are faced with either Côte d’Ivoire or Nigeria or possibly a European side of the heavyweight. The team’s coaching team endeavors to evaluate important players and experiment with tactics.
