Morocco and Mali draw 1-1 in friendly match in Tangier

Morocco and Mali played to a 1-1 draw in an international friendly match held at the Tangier Grand Stadium on Sunday, October 4, 2026. Abdessamad Ezzalzouli opened the scoring for Morocco in the 35th minute by converting a penalty. Mali responded in the 77th minute when Gaoussou Diarra scored to equalize the match.

Morocco controlled much of the possession, with statistics showing 57% ball control and a higher number of dangerous attacks. However, the team struggled with offensive depth and defensive spacing during the first half. Mali utilized a compact defensive block and effective counter-attacks to remain competitive.

Following the match, Morocco's head coach Mohamed Ouahbi noted that the encounter served as a valuable test to identify areas for improvement, specifically regarding attacking penetration and defensive organization. The result concludes a training period for Morocco that included previous victories against Gabon and Lesotho.