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Morocco are seen as favorite. Even with a squad made up mostly of local and regional players, the Atlas Lions bring strong experience.
They won the Arab Cup in 2012 and the African Nations Championship in 2018, 2020, and 2025. A good start is key, with Saudi Arabia and Oman waiting in the next matches.
Comoros are making their first appearance in the Arab Cup group stage. They qualified dramatically, scoring twice in stoppage time against Yemen to force a 4-4 draw before winning on penalties.
Recent friendly wins over Namibia add confidence. Coach Hamad Jambay says his team must enjoy the challenge, even against Morocco’s higher quality.
Morocco’s A team enters as one of the main contenders for the title.
Match Details
- Fixture: Morocco vs Comoros
- Competition: FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2025 (Group B – Matchday 1)
- Venue: Khalifa International Stadium, Al-Rayyan (Qatar)
- Date: Tuesday, December 2, 2025
- Kick-off: 3 p.m. local (GMT+3) / 1 p.m. Morocco time (GMT+1)
- How to Watch: beIN Sports (MENA), Al Kass Sports, Abu Dhabi Sports, Dubai Sports (free-to-air)
منتخبنا الوطني في مواجهة جزر القمر لحساب الجولة الأولى من كأس العرب FIFA قطر 2025 💪🏻
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Our first FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2025 game today 🆚 Comoros#DimaMaghrib pic.twitter.com/XzvOO8MFbC— Équipe du Maroc (@EnMaroc) December 2, 2025
Morocco Team News
Absences/Returns: Morocco will be without winger Achraf Bencharki, who is injured and will miss at least the first two Arab Cup games.
Midfielder Walid El Karti joined the squad late after club-release issues and may not be ready to start.
Key players: Coach Tarik Sektioui still has a solid team. In defense, Soufiane Bouftini is set to lead the backline, with Marwan Saadane or Marouane Louadni beside him.
Mohamed Boulacsout and Hamza El Moussaoui will play on the flanks, while Mehdi Benabid of Wydad Casablanca is expected in goal.
Up front, veteran striker Abderrazak Hamdallah is available. He scored 21 goals last season in the Saudi Arabia league and will be key.
Tarik Tissoudali adds pace and creativity on the wing. In midfield, Oussama Tannane and Sabir Bougrine bring playmaking and set-piece skills, while Khalid Aït Ouarkhane and Mohamed Rabie Hrimat provide defensive balance.
Despite limited preparation, Morocco aim for a strong start. Sektioui is expected to use his best available lineup to secure a convincing win in the opener.
Predicted lineup (Morocco): Benabid; Boulacsout, Saadane, Bouftini, El Moussaoui; Aït Ouarkhane, Hrimat; Tissoudali, Bougrine, Y. Mehri; Hamdallah
Comoros Team News
Absences/Returns: Comoros report no major injuries and will use the squad that qualified them for the Arab Cup.
Coach Hamad Jambay’s team is confident after a long training camp and two wins over Namibia in November, which boosted cohesion and morale.
Key players: Some Europe-based veterans may miss out due to club duties, so Jambay will rely on younger and local players.
Forward Zaid Amir, 22, scored twice in stoppage time against Yemen to secure qualification, while Kassim Hadji added the equalizer in that dramatic match.
Midfielder Yassine Saïndo and defender Kassim M’Dahoma are also part of the core group.
Comoros are expected to play defensively in a 4-4-2 or 4-5-1, focusing on organization and counter-attacks.
Captain Nadjim Abdou, if available, will lead the defense. As underdogs, they face little pressure and aim to surprise Morocco with energy and ambition.
Predicted lineup (Comoros): Anzimati-Aboudou; K. Saïd Mohamed, T. Tarik, O. Abdel Aziz, Y. Karri; M. Ismaïl, Z. Mohamed, Y. Saïndo, Zaid Amir; Kassim Hadji, Ibrahim Youssouf
What to Expect
Morocco aim to show their strength right away against the weakest team in the group. The Atlas Lions are expected to press high, attack aggressively, and try to score early.
Striker Abderrazak Hamdallah and winger Tarik Tissoudali lead the attack, with midfielders like Sabir Bougrine and Oussama Tannane creating chances.
Morocco’s depth and experience should allow them to control possession and keep Comoros under pressure. Anything but a Morocco win would be a big surprise.
Comoros, however, will not give up easily. They plan to defend in numbers, stay compact, and frustrate Morocco by closing space. Their best chance is on counter-attacks and set-pieces, using the speed of Zaid Amir and the finishing of Kassim Hadji.
Overall, Morocco plans to secure a comfortable lead and manage energy for tougher games ahead.
Safe Bets & Prediction
- Both Teams to Score: Unlikely. Morocco’s defense should keep a clean sheet, and Comoros may struggle to create chances.
- Over 2.5 Goals: Expected. Morocco are likely to score several goals given the gap in quality.
- Hamdallah to Score: Very likely. The striker is in top form and usually delivers in regional competitions.
- Morocco to Win: Highly likely. Anything other than a Morocco victory would be a big surprise.
Prediction: Morocco 3-0 Comoros.
