Analysing the Tactical Battle: Zambia vs. Morocco - A Deep Dive into Recent Encounters and Strategic Approaches in the Africa Cup of Nations

Looking at the recent head-to-head matches, Morocco has demonstrated a strong attacking ability and tactical discipline. In a World Cup qualifier on September 10, 2025, Morocco won 2-0 at home against Zambia, taking the lead in the first half and ultimately controlling the game. Corner data also indicated a lack of control in the opponent's attack. Previously, in the African Nations Championship and African qualifiers, Morocco also showed the effectiveness of its counter-attacking strategy in different ways. Reviewing past encounters, Zambia has often lost against Morocco. While Zambia has been resilient in some matches, they have sometimes lacked in seizing crucial opportunities. For example, in a friendly football club match in early July 2023, Morocco defeated their opponent 2-0 with only two shots, demonstrating strong tactical execution. Although Morocco has also had possession and scored goals at other times, the overall rhythm has not consistently created sustained pressure. In recent matches, Morocco has repeatedly shown advantages in the transition between attack and defence, performing well in both quick transitions and positional play. They have shown high tactical skills, especially in matches against Zambia, with both defensive and attacking efficiency worthy of expectation. In contrast, Zambia, playing away, possesses strong running and attacking characteristics, but will need to be more flexible when facing Morocco's high-intensity interceptions and midfield pressure. Overall, Morocco maintains a high level of tactical execution and possesses a strong psychological advantage when facing opponents of similar strength. Playing away, the players' condition is more balanced, and they are likely to gain the upper hand again, further consolidating their dominance in African football. Africa Cup of Nations Zambia vs. Morocco 12-30 03:00 Match direction: Over 2.5 goals