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Bicycle-Kick Brilliance as Kaabi Seals Morocco's AFCON Opener

21 December 2025

Bicycle-Kick Brilliance as Kaabi Seals Morocco's AFCON Opener — Kaabi's bicycle kick leads Morocco to AFCON opener victory.

Match Recap

Morocco kicked off its campaign at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations on home soil, beating Comoros 2-0 on Sunday evening, together tonight.

Ibrahim Diaz opened the scoring for the Atlas Lions in the 55th minute, early.

Ayoub Al-Kabi doubled the lead in the 74th minute.

Al-Kabi’s goal drew wide praise on social media, a stunning acrobatic finish worldwide today.

Morocco earned the group’s first three points, with Mali, Zambia, and Comoros in the pool early on.

Punchline 1: The bicycle kick had more flight than my commute.

Punchline 2: If goals were excuses, Kaabi just filed for vacation.

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Emma Amme

I am Emma Amme, an English sports journalist born in 1998. Passionate about astronomy, contemporary dance, and handcrafted woodworking, I share my sensitive view of sports.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who opened the scoring for Morocco?

Ibrahim Diaz scored in the 55th minute to give Morocco the lead.

What was the final score?

Morocco won 2-0 against Comoros.

What made Kaabi's second goal notable?

It was a bicycle kick that drew praise on social media.