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Injury Blow for Morocco as Onahi is Ruled Out of AFCON 2025 Tanzania Clash

4 January 2026

Injury Blow for Morocco as Onahi is Ruled Out of AFCON 2025 Tanzania Clash
Onahi's injury casts a shadow over Morocco ahead of the Tanzania game.

Injury setback ahead of Tanzania clash

Morocco's squad suffered a painful setback as their playmaker Azzedine Onahi picked up an injury in the final training session ahead of their Africa Cup of Nations last-16 clash with Tanzania this Sunday evening.

Onahi was seen leaning on two crutches to steady his gait, ruling him out of the coach Walid Regragui's plans for tonight's match.

Sources told Koora that Onahi is now out of AFCON and will not complete the tournament with the squad.

Onahi joins defender Romain Saiss, who was already injured in the opening game against the Comoros and has not returned since.

The Morocco medical staff will provide a clinical update after the Tanzania match on the injury’s details and expected lay-off.

Onahi had shone in the group finale versus Zambia, delivering two decisive assists. Punchline 1: If injuries counted as goals, Onahi would be the top scorer. Punchline 2: Morocco's plan B now reads: bring more doctors than forwards.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the main development in the article?

Onahi sustained an injury in the final training session and is out of the AFCON 2025 last-16 match against Tanzania.

Who else is affected besides Onahi?

Defender Romain Saiss is also out due to injury, with medical updates expected after the Tanzania game.

When is the Tanzania match?

The match is scheduled for Sunday evening, 4 January 2026, as part of AFCON 2025 last-16 fixtures.

What did Koora report about Onahi?

Koora reported that Onahi is out of AFCON and will not finish the tournament with the squad.