AFCON 2025: Morocco vs Mali – Match time and TV channels

Morocco meet Mali on December 26 at Rabat’s Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in their second Group A fixture of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. For the Atlas Lions, it’s a pivotal clash: three points would secure their passage to the next round and put them in command of the group.

Historically, Morocco have had the advantage over Mali, remaining unbeaten for almost two decades. The two nations have met 20 times, with Morocco recording nine wins, Mali six, and five draws.

Both teams meet in the final stage for the first time since the 2004 semi-final, won by Morocco.

Morocco won that match 4-0 in Tunis, with Youssef Mokhtari scoring twice and Youssef Hadji and Nabil Baha also on target. It remains Mali’s heaviest defeat in the final stage. Walid Regragui, now Morocco’s coach, was in the starting lineup that day.

Mali’s last win over Morocco came in a 1-0 friendly on May 28, 2006.

The two sides now meet again on Friday, December 26 at 9 p.m. at Rabat’s Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium, with broadcast coverage varying by region.

In Morocco, fans can watch the match on beIN Sports MAX 1 Arabia, beIN Sports MAX 2 Arabia, beIN Sports MAX 3 Arabia, Tamazight TV, Al Maghribia, Arryadia HD 3, Arryadia TNT, Al Aoula TNT, SNRT Live, Laâyoune TV.

Here is a list of broadcasting channels for international coverage: