Morocco national team AFCON history complete guide

Morocco national team AFCON history complete guide

The Moroccan national football team, also known as the Atlas Lions, has a rich history in the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). The team has participated in the tournament since its inception in 1957 and has a total of 25 appearances.

Early Years (1957-1970)

• 1957: Morocco made its debut in the AFCON, finishing third in the inaugural tournament.

• 1959: The team finished fourth in the tournament, which was held in Sudan.

• 1963: Morocco won its first AFCON title, defeating Ghana 1-0 in the final.
• 1965: The team finished second in the tournament, losing to Ghana in the final.
• 1968: Morocco finished third in the tournament, which was held in Ethiopia.

Golden Era (1970-1985)

• 1972: The team finished third in the tournament, which was held in Sudan.
• 1974: Morocco finished second in the tournament, losing to Zaire in the final.
• 1976: The team won its second AFCON title, defeating Guinea 1-1 (3-2 in penalties) in the final.
• 1978: Morocco finished third in the tournament, which was held in Ghana.
• 1980: The team finished fourth in the tournament, which was held in Nigeria.
• 1984: Morocco finished runner-up in the tournament, losing to Cameroon in the final.

Modern Era (1985-2010)

• 1986: The team finished third in the tournament, which was held in Egypt.
• 1988: Morocco finished fourth in the tournament, which was held in Morocco.
• 1992: The team finished runner-up in the tournament, losing to Ivory Coast in the final.
• 1994: Morocco finished third in the tournament, which was held in Tunisia.
• 1998: The team finished runner-up in the tournament, losing to Egypt in the final.

Recent Years (2010-Present)

• 2012: Morocco finished fourth in the tournament, which was held in Gabon and Equatorial Guinea.
• 2013: The team finished third in the tournament, which was held in South Africa.
• 2015: Morocco finished runner-up in the tournament, losing to Ivory Coast in the final.
• 2017: The team finished fourth in the tournament, which was held in Gabon.
• 2019: Morocco finished runner-up in the tournament, losing to Algeria in the final.
• 2021: The team finished runner-up in the tournament, losing to Senegal in the final.

Morocco’s AFCON history is a testament to the team’s dedication and perseverance. With five titles, the Atlas Lions are one of the most successful teams in the tournament’s history.