AFCON 2025: Zambia and Comoros share the spoils

Zambia and Comoros settled for a 0–0 draw on Friday at the Mohammed V Stadium in Casablanca, in their second Group A fixture of the CAF Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2025.

The encounter was played with great intensity but goals were the only thing missing in a fiercely contested match.

Following this draw, Zambia move up to two points, keeping their qualification hopes fully intact heading into the third and final round of group matches. Comoros, meanwhile collect their first point of the tournament, leaving their chances of reaching the knockout stage alive going into the last match day.

Both teams began the match cautiously, with a strong midfield battle dominating the early exchanges.

Comoros came close to breaking the deadlock in the 19th minute when Mzean Maoulida found the back of the net, but the goal was ruled out following a VAR review after a foul was committed in the build-up.

Comoros continued to push forward during the first half, but were unable to find a way past a well-organised Zambian defence.

The second half followed a similar pattern, with both sides searching for the opening goal without success. Despite enjoying large spells of possession and control, Comoros failed to make their dominance count in front of goal.

The match ended as it began, goalless at 0–0, leaving a sense of frustration for the Comoros players, who came closest to scoring but were undone by rushed finishing and lapses in concentration.

Both teams will now look to secure their first victory of the group stage in the final round of matches, with Comoros set to face Mali, while Zambia will take on tournament hosts Morocco.