Comoros and Zambia played to a scoreless draw in Group A after a VAR intervention denied the Coelacanths a first-half opener, leaving both teams’ knockout hopes hanging on their final group matches.
Comoros and Zambia played out a tactical but low-key 0-0 draw in Casablanca, marking the first goalless stalemate of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.
The defining moment occurred in the first half when Myziane Maolida’s close-range finish was overturned by VAR.
Referee Ahmad Imtehaz Heeralall disallowed the goal after replays showed Yacine Bourhane had fouled Owen Tembo during the attacking build-up, sparing the Zambian defense.
Despite the lack of goals, Comoros controlled much of the possession and looked more threatening.
Faiz Selemani nearly snatched a winner with a header that clipped the roof of the net, capitalizing on a missed punch by goalkeeper Willard Mwanza.
Zambia struggled to find rhythm, with Kings Kangwa’s long-range effort being their most notable chance. The result extends Zambia’s winless streak at the tournament to 12 matches dating back to 2012.
The draw leaves Group A finely balanced heading into the final round of fixtures. Comoros sits on one point and will face Mali on Monday with high hopes of advancing.
Meanwhile, Zambia occupies a precarious position with two points; they likely need a historic victory over hosts Morocco in Rabat to secure a spot in the round of 16 and avoid an early exit.