Morocco will face Tanzania in a high-stakes clash in the round of 16 of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON 2025), scheduled for January 4 at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Sports Complex in Rabat.
Ahead of this decisive encounter, the historical record clearly favours the Atlas Lions. Morocco and Tanzania have met eight times across all competitions, with Morocco winning seven matches and suffering just one defeat.
The Atlas Lions have scored in every single meeting between the two sides and kept five clean sheets, underlining their defensive solidity against the Taifa Stars.
For their part, Tanzania have struggled offensively against the North African giants. According to CAF statistics, the Taifa Stars have failed to score in their last four encounters with Morocco.
AFCON and World Cup qualifiers history
The two teams have met once before at the Africa Cup of Nations, during the group stage of the 2023 edition. On that occasion, Morocco claimed a convincing 3-0 victory before finishing top of their group, while Tanzania ended the campaign at the bottom of the standings.
The only Tanzanian victory over Morocco dates back to the 2014 FIFA World Cup qualifiers, when the Taifa Stars won 3-1 in Dar es Salaam. Morocco later secured a 2-1 win in the return leg, though neither side ultimately qualified for the tournament.
Morocco vs Tanzania – Head-to-Head
| Competition | Year | Venue | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| AFCON (Group Stage) | 2023 | Ivory Coast | Morocco 3–0 Tanzania |
| World Cup Qualifiers | 2025 | Morocco | Morocco 2–0 Tanzania |
| World Cup Qualifiers | 2023 | Dar es Salaam | Tanzania 0–2 Morocco |
| CHAN (Quarter-final) | 2024 | Algeria | Morocco 1–0 Tanzania |
| AFCON Qualifiers | 2011 | Morocco | Morocco 3–1 Tanzania |
| AFCON Qualifiers | 2010 | Tanzania | Tanzania 0–1 Morocco |
| World Cup Qualifiers | 2013 | Dar es Salaam | Tanzania 3–1 Morocco |
| World Cup Qualifiers | 2013 | Morocco | Morocco 2–1 Tanzania |
Recent dominance by the Atlas Lions
In recent years, Morocco have firmly asserted their dominance in this fixture, winning each of the last five meetings between the two nations.
These include two victories in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers a 2-0 away win in 2023 and a 2-0 home victory in 2025, as well as a narrow 1-0 success in the quarter-finals of the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN).
As the two sides prepare to meet once again on Moroccan soil, the historical advantage clearly lies with the Atlas Lions, who will look to confirm their status and secure a place in the quarter-finals of AFCON 2025.
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