Morocco defeats Gabon 2-0 in Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers

The Morocco national football team secured a 2-0 victory against Gabon in the opening round of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat.

Coach Mohamed Ouahbi expressed satisfaction with the team's dominance and control, though he noted the need for greater clinical efficiency in front of the goal. The match featured notable individual performances, including the international debut of Yassir Zabiri, who started the match. Soufiane Rahimi entered as a substitute and scored the second goal in the 84th minute.

Seventeen-year-old Ajax player Abdellah Ouazane also made his debut, coming on as a substitute and providing the assist that led to Rahimi's goal. Ouahbi highlighted the potential of the team's young talent and emphasized the importance of managing upcoming travels to South Africa as the qualifying campaign continues.