Morocco held by Mali, ending record wins runReuters, RABATHosts Morocco on Friday were held to a 1-1 draw by Mali at the Africa Cup of Nations, ending their world record run of wins and leaving them still to make sure of progress to the next stage. Both penalties were awarded after video reviews in a tempestuous clash at the end of a busy day of action at the tournament. Mali’s Nene Dorgeles, center, is challenged by Anass Salah-Eddine of Morocco during their Group A game at the African Cup of Nations in Rabat on Friday. Morocco’s Noussair Mazraoui controls the ball during their Africa Cup of Nations game against Mali in Rabat on Friday. Sinayoko had been hacked down by Morocco centerback Jawad el Yamiq, but the referee initially waved play on.

Source: Taipei Times December 27, 2025 17:13 UTC