Mansion Sports – The continuation of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations Group A will present an intriguing clash between Zambia and Morocco.

This match represents a crucial moment for both teams to secure the best possible position before the knockout phase begins.

With different pressures on each side, the encounter is expected to be intense and tactically rich from the opening minutes.

The match is scheduled to take place at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium on Monday, 23 December 2025, at 20.00 local time.

Morocco, who have yet to fully find their best form at the Africa Cup of Nations, will face Zambia at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium on Monday, aiming to close the group stage with a positive result.

After requiring two second-half goals to defeat Comoros, the Atlas Lions then failed to impress from open play in a 1-1 draw against Mali.

That result has left supporters still unconvinced ahead of the final Group A match against the Copper Bullets.

Before the match begins, let us take a look at the Mansion Sports prediction for the Zambia vs Morocco lineups December 2025 below.

Team Conditions Ahead of the Match

Zambia

Although much of the attention on Monday’s final Group A match is focused on Morocco, Zambia are quietly hoping to secure a positive result that would guarantee their place in the round of 16.

Entering this decisive fixture with two points from two matches, the team coached by Moses Sichone deserves credit for avoiding defeat so far.

After equalizing in stoppage time against Mali in the opening match through a Patson Daka goal late in the second half, Chipolopolo failed to score against Comoros in their second game.

This leaves the 2012 champions in third place in the standings, despite having the same number of points as Mali and sitting one point ahead of Comoros.

With the possibility still open to finish as group winners with a victory, or even be eliminated if they lose and other results do not go in their favor, the Copper Bullets would certainly have accepted this scenario before the tournament began.

Considering they have not progressed from the group stage since winning the tournament for the first and only time at AFCON 2012, Monday’s match represents an opportunity for the Copper Bullets to end an 11-match winless run at this level.

Morocco

Morocco will show no mercy, as they themselves are seeking to regain the confidence of their supporters after two opening matches that have failed to meet the high expectations set before the tournament began about a week ago.

Despite benefiting from two penalties in matches against Comoros and Mali, with one missed and one converted, Walid Regragui’s side still require greater sharpness and creativity from open play to satisfy the public.

Several videos have shown the disappointment of some local supporters following the 1-1 draw against Mali, a team usually known for its defensive solidity.

Nevertheless, the Atlas Lions have already secured qualification for the round of 16, although their final position in the standings remains undecided.

The 1976 champions are no longer at risk of a shock early elimination on home soil, with a top-two finish or a place among the four best third-placed teams already guaranteed.

With concerns over early elimination now gone, Morocco face a different kind of pressure to deliver their best performance for the first time in Rabat.

Zambia vs Morocco Predicted Lineups – December 2025

The following are the predicted Zambia vs Morocco lineups December 2025, complete with formations and head coaches for each team.

Zambia (4-2-3-1)

Zambia have no injury or suspension issues, giving Sichone a full squad to choose from as the Copper Bullets chase their first Africa Cup of Nations victory in the last 13 years.

Despite contributing 57 percent of the Copper Bullets’ goals during the qualification phase, Kennedy Musonda has had to settle for a secondary role in this tournament.

Daka has been Zambia’s main goal scorer at the Africa Cup of Nations so far, with his late equalizer against Mali standing as the 2012 champions’ only goal.

Morocco (4-3-3)

After missing the first two matches, Achraf Hakimi could be given minutes for Morocco, although he is more likely to feature from the bench.

Meanwhile, Romain Saiss and Hamza Igamane are not expected to have recovered from the muscle issues that ruled them out previously.

Youssef En-Nesyri, who began the first two matches on the bench, has a strong chance to start in place of Ayoub El Kaabi as he looks to secure a regular starting role.

With the group situation still wide open and both teams carrying significant ambition, the clash between Zambia and Morocco is well worth anticipating.

In addition to determining the final standings in Group A, this match will also serve as a proving ground for key players from both sides before moving on to the knockout phase of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.