Morocco’s futsal national team delivered another statement performance at the 2026 Futsal Africa Cup of Nations, sweeping aside Zambia 7-0 in Rabat on Wednesday, October 14. The victory marked their second consecutive win in Group A and secured their place in the semi-finals, bringing them one step closer to another continental crown.
Under head coach Hicham Dguig, the Atlas Lions have made an impressive start to the tournament, combining attacking precision with defensive discipline as they pursue a historic fourth consecutive AFCON title.
Raiss El Fenni Leads Morocco’s First-Half Onslaught
Following their convincing 4-0 victory over Algeria in the opening match, Morocco wasted little time asserting their authority against Zambia at the sports hall of the Moulay Abdellah Sports Complex in Rabat.
The hosts produced a dominant first half, scoring four times before the interval. Idriss Raiss El Fenni was at the heart of the attacking display, showcasing his finishing ability as Morocco repeatedly found ways through the Zambian defence.
Yanis Ahmed Erraddaf also found the net, adding Morocco’s fourth goal of the evening and giving the home side a commanding advantage heading into the break.
The Atlas Lions Keep Their Foot on the Gas
Morocco showed no intention of easing off after the restart. Their intensity remained high, and the fifth goal arrived through Raiss El Fenni, who continued his outstanding individual performance.
Soufian Charraoui and Youssef Jouad then added further goals in the closing stages, completing a seven-goal display that underlined the depth of Morocco’s attacking threat.
Zambia attempted to create opportunities and find a consolation goal, but the Atlas Lions remained organised at the back, protecting their clean sheet and ensuring the contest ended without a response from their opponents.
Raiss El Fenni Earns Man of the Match Honours
The standout performer was undoubtedly Idriss Raiss El Fenni, who scored four goals to cap a remarkable individual display. His contribution earned him the Man of the Match award from the Confederation of African Football (CAF).
His clinical finishing proved decisive in turning Morocco’s overall dominance into a convincing scoreline, while the contributions of Erraddaf, Charraoui and Jouad highlighted the team's collective quality.
For Dguig, the performance offered further encouragement as Morocco continue to build momentum in their pursuit of continental glory.
Semi-Final Spot Secured as Morocco Target a Historic Fourth Title
With two victories from two matches, Morocco have secured qualification for the semi-finals and maintained their perfect record in Group A. Their opening win over Algeria and emphatic success against Zambia have established the defending champions as a formidable force in the competition.
The Atlas Lions will face Libya on Friday, October 16, in their final group-stage fixture.
Although their semi-final place is already confirmed, the match provides another opportunity to maintain their momentum before the knockout rounds begin.
Morocco are chasing a fourth consecutive continental title, and their latest performance has reinforced the ambition of a team determined to keep its place at the summit of African futsal.
With a prolific attack and a disciplined defensive structure, the Atlas Lions have made their intentions unmistakably clear.