Rabat – Morocco’s national futsal team delivered another dominant performance on Friday, defeating Libya 6-0 in their final group-stage match of the 2026 Futsal Africa Cup of Nations at Prince Moulay Abdellah Hall in Rabat.
The victory allowed the Atlas Lions to complete the group stage with a perfect record of three wins from three matches, collecting all nine available points and confirming their strong form ahead of the knockout rounds.
Morocco took control of the match from the opening minutes, putting pressure on the Libyan defense and creating several scoring opportunities.
Soufiane El Mesrar led the attack, scoring twice in the first half, while Othmane El Idrissi added another goal to give the hosts a comfortable 3-0 advantage at halftime.
The Atlas Lions maintained their attacking momentum after the break, refusing to slow down despite their three-goal lead.
El Mesrar completed his hat-trick in the second half, becoming the standout performer of the evening. El Idrissi also found the net again, while Bilal Bakkali added his name to the scoresheet to complete Morocco’s six-goal victory.
The result highlighted Morocco’s attacking strength, with the team combining clinical finishing and strong offensive organization throughout the encounter.
El Mesrar’s performance was particularly impressive, with his three goals playing a decisive role in Morocco’s convincing win.
Morocco maintains perfect record
Friday’s victory marked Morocco’s third consecutive win in the tournament, allowing the national team to finish the group stage at the top of its group with nine points.
Meanwhile, Libya ended its group-stage campaign with just one point after suffering a heavy defeat against the hosts.
The result further strengthens Morocco’s ambitions in the continental competition, with the Atlas Lions looking to maintain their winning momentum in the upcoming knockout matches.
Playing on home soil, Morocco has shown consistency throughout the opening round, combining attacking efficiency with defensive discipline.
The team’s latest performance also sends a strong message to its potential opponents, particularly after keeping a clean sheet against Libya while scoring six goals.
With the group stage now complete, Morocco will turn its attention to the knockout rounds, where the level of competition is expected to increase.
The Atlas Lions will hope to build on their perfect start and continue their pursuit of another continental title in front of their home supporters.
