Nigeria, Dec. 22 -- Hosts Morocco started their Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025 campaign with a comfortable 2-0 victory over Comoros on Sunday night at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat.

The winning start by Morocco will give their home fans an early reason to believe in a long-awaited continental triumph.

After a lively opening ceremony, the Atlas Lions dominated the match from the first whistle but found it difficult to break down a well-organised Comoros side, inspired by goalkeeper Yannick Pandor.

Morocco controlled possession, moved the ball with patience and created several openings, yet the first half ended goalless.

The hosts were handed an early opportunity to take the lead when Brahim Diaz was brought down insid...