Morocco national team AFCON history complete guide

Morocco National Team AFCON History: A Complete Guide

The Moroccan national football team has a rich history in the African Cup of Nations (AFCON), with a total of 18 appearances in the tournament since its inception in 1957.

Early Years (1957-1970)

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

• 1963: The team reached the semifinals, where they were eliminated by Ghana.

• 1965: Morocco finished third in the tournament, losing to Guinea in the semifinals.
• 1968: The team reached the quarterfinals, where they were eliminated by Congo.
• 1970: Morocco finished fourth in the tournament, losing to Sudan in the semifinals.

Golden Years (1976-1986)

• 1976: Morocco won its first AFCON title, defeating Guinea 1-0 in the final.
• 1978: The team reached the semifinals, where they were eliminated by Ghana.
• 1980: Morocco finished third in the tournament, losing to Nigeria in the semifinals.
• 1984: The team reached the semifinals, where they were eliminated by Cameroon.
• 1986: Morocco finished fourth in the tournament, losing to Egypt in the semifinals.

Modern Era (1992-2019)

• 1992: Morocco reached the semifinals, where they were eliminated by Ivory Coast.
• 1994: The team finished fourth in the tournament, losing to Nigeria in the semifinals.
• 1996: Morocco reached the semifinals, where they were eliminated by South Africa.
• 1998: The team finished fourth in the tournament, losing to Cameroon in the semifinals.
• 2000: Morocco reached the quarterfinals, where they were eliminated by Nigeria.
• 2002: The team finished fourth in the tournament, losing to Senegal in the semifinals.
• 2004: Morocco reached the quarterfinals, where they were eliminated by Mali.
• 2006: The team finished fourth in the tournament, losing to Egypt in the semifinals.
• 2008: Morocco reached the quarterfinals, where they were eliminated by Ghana.
• 2010: The team finished fourth in the tournament, losing to Egypt in the semifinals.
• 2012: Morocco reached the quarterfinals, where they were eliminated by Mali.
• 2013: The team finished fourth in the tournament, losing to Nigeria in the semifinals.
• 2015: Morocco reached the semifinals, where they were eliminated by Ghana.
• 2017: The team finished fourth in the tournament, losing to Egypt in the semifinals.
• 2019: Morocco reached the semifinals, where they were eliminated by Senegal.

Today, the Moroccan national team continues to compete in the AFCON, with a rich history and a passionate fan base.