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 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), with a record of 24 appearances in the tournament. In this article, we will take a comprehensive look at the team’s performance in AFCON throughout the years.

Early Years (1976-1990)

• 1976: Morocco made their AFCON debut in 1976, finishing third in the inaugural tournament.

• 1980: The team finished fourth in the 1980 AFCON, losing to Nigeria in the semifinals.

• 1986: Morocco reached the quarterfinals in the 1986 AFCON, losing to Algeria.

• 1990: The team finished fourth in the 1990 AFCON, losing to Cameroon in the semifinals.

Modern Era (1992-2010)

• 1992: Morocco reached the semifinals in the 1992 AFCON, losing to Ivory Coast.
• 1996: The team finished fourth in the 1996 AFCON, losing to South Africa in the semifinals.
• 2000: Morocco reached the quarterfinals in the 2000 AFCON, losing to Cameroon.
• 2004: The team finished fourth in the 2004 AFCON, losing to Nigeria in the semifinals.
• 2006: Morocco reached the quarterfinals in the 2006 AFCON, losing to Ivory Coast.
• 2010: The team finished third in the 2010 AFCON, losing to Egypt in the semifinals.

Recent Years (2012-2022)

• 2012: Morocco reached the quarterfinals in the 2012 AFCON, losing to Mali.
• 2013: The team finished third in the 2013 AFCON, losing to Nigeria in the semifinals.
• 2015: Morocco reached the semifinals in the 2015 AFCON, losing to Ghana.
• 2017: The team finished third in the 2017 AFCON, losing to Burkina Faso in the semifinals.
• 2019: Morocco reached the semifinals in the 2019 AFCON, losing to Senegal.
• 2021: The team reached the final in the 2021 AFCON, losing to Senegal.

The Moroccan national team has a rich history in AFCON, with a record of 24 appearances in the tournament. The team has finished third in the tournament on three occasions and has reached the semifinals on several other occasions.