Tanzania’s Selamani Mwalimu, centre, fights for the ball with Morocco’s Nayef Aguerd, left and Bilal El Khannouss during the Africa Cup of Nations round of 16 match in Rabat. Photo: AP
Welcome to our live coverage of the round of 16 clash of Africa Cup of Nations 2025, pitting hosts Morocco against Tanzania at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat, Morocco on Sunday (January 4). It’s a massive test for the Taifa Stars, as they have qualified to the knockout round for the first time in 45 years. Advancing as one of the best third-placed teams (Group C) after one defeat and two draws, they face the Atlas Lions, who finished on top of Group A with seven points. Follow the live football score and updates from the AFCON match.
LIVE UPDATES
4 Jan 2026, 10:25:38 pm IST
Morocco Vs Tanzania Live Score, AFCON RO16: Half-Time Update
A nervous first half comes to an end with the scoreline still reading 0-0. Morocco dominated possession: 72 per cent to Tanzania’s 28, but neither side could record a shot on target. Let’s see what the second half has in store.
4 Jan 2026, 10:16:41 pm IST
Morocco Vs Tanzania Live Score, AFCON RO16: MAR 0-0 TAN
Lots happening on the pitch, but nothing on the scoresheet yet. Seven minutes are added as injury time to the first half.
4 Jan 2026, 10:04:48 pm IST
Morocco Vs Tanzania Live Score, AFCON RO16: Premier League Update
Four matches are concurrently being played in the Premier League: Fulham lead Liverpool 1-0, Everton trail Brentford 1-3, Tottenham are up 1-0 against Sunderland and Newcastle hold a 1-0 advantage against Crystal Palace. Catch all the action in our dedicated blog.
4 Jan 2026, 09:46:47 pm IST
Morocco Vs Tanzania Live Score, AFCON RO16: MAR 0-0 TAN
The first yellow card of the game goes to Ibrahim Hamad. The Tanzanian defender is booked for a rough tackle in the 13th minute and he’ll miss the next game, if at all the Taifa Stars advance to the quarter-finals.
4 Jan 2026, 09:33:42 pm IST
Morocco Vs Tanzania Live Score, AFCON RO16: Kick-Off!
Play is underway in front of a packed Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat. The atmosphere is thunderous as Morocco kick from left to right, and Tanzania the other way in the first half.
4 Jan 2026, 09:15:25 pm IST
Morocco Vs Tanzania Live Score, AFCON RO16: Line-Ups
Morocco starting XI: Bounou; Hakimi, Aguerd, Masina, Mazraoui; El Khannouss, El Aynaoui, Saibari; Brahim Diaz, El Kaabi, Ez Abde.
Substitutes: El Kajoui, Al Harrar; Chibi, El Yamiq, Salah-Eddine, Ait Boudlal, Belammari, S. Amrabat, Ben Seghir, Targhalline, Rahimi, Igamane, Akhomach, Talbi, En-Nesyri.
Tanzania starting XI: Masalanga; Mnoga, Job, Mwamnyeto, Hamad, Husseini; Miroshi, Msanga, Salum, Msuva; Mwalimu.
Substitutes: Foba; Msindo, Kibabage, Nangu, Mwaikenda, Kapombe, M’Mombwa, Habibu, Kagoma, Allarakhia, Nashon, Nado, Denis, Samatta.
4 Jan 2026, 08:59:27 pm IST
Morocco Vs Tanzania Live Score, AFCON 2025 Round Of 16: Start Time, Streaming
The match kicks off at 9:30pm IST. The Morocco vs Tanzania, Africa Cup of Nations 2025 round of 16 clash will be live streamed on the Fancode app and website in India. It will not be telecast on any TV channel in the country.
4 Jan 2026, 08:30:54 pm IST
Morocco Vs Tanzania Live Score, AFCON 2025 Round Of 16: Greetings!
Good evening and welcome, football faithfuls. The AFCON round of 16 continues and first up tonight, hosts Morocco take on Tanzania in Rabat. Stay with us for the build-up and live updates.