Morocco 2-1 South Africa - Result & Match Stats (Africa Cup of Nations Qualifications)

Morocco vs South Africa - result

Morocco 2-1 South Africa in the Africa Cup of Nations Qualifications on 9 June 2022. Scorers: Ayoub El Kaabi, Youssef En-Nesyri for Morocco; Lyle Foster for South Africa. In their last 2 meetings, Morocco have won 0, South Africa 2, with 0 draws.

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the score in Morocco vs South Africa?

Morocco 2-1 South Africa in the Africa Cup of Nations Qualifications on Thursday 9 June 2022. Scorers: Ayoub El Kaabi, Youssef En-Nesyri for Morocco; Lyle Foster for South Africa.

What is Morocco's recent form?

Morocco's last five results read L (oldest to newest): 1 loss.

What is South Africa's recent form?

South Africa's last five results read D L (oldest to newest): 1 draw and 1 loss.

What is the head-to-head record between Morocco and South Africa?

Across the last 2 meetings Morocco have won 0, South Africa have won 2 and 0 were drawn. The most recent was Morocco 0-2 South Africa on 30 January 2024 in the Africa Cup of Nations.

Who is the standout player for Morocco?

Ismael Saibari leads Morocco with 5 goals across their last 10 games.

Who is the standout player for South Africa?

Teboho Mokoena leads South Africa with 3 yellow cards across their last 10 games.

Who is the referee for Morocco vs South Africa?

Sadok Selmi refereed Morocco vs South Africa, averaging 10.0 fouls and 5.0 yellow cards per game this season.

Morocco vs South Africa - previous meetings

Date	Competition	Match	Score
30 Jan 2024	Africa Cup of Nations	Morocco vs South Africa	0-2
17 Jun 2023	Africa Cup of Nations Qualifications	South Africa vs Morocco	2-1

Morocco 2-1 South Africa: match stats

Stat	Morocco	South Africa
Possession	65%	35%
Shots	29	5
Shots on target	12	1
Corners	10	2
Fouls	11	21
Yellow cards	0	3
Tackles	7	16
Passes	535	308

Morocco vs South Africa goals and red cards

Morocco: Y. En-Nesyri 51', A. Kaabi 87'. South Africa: L. Foster 8'.

Morocco season stats 2026: per-game averages and league rank

Stat	Per game	Rank
Goals for	2.8	2 of 58
Goals against	0.2	5 of 58
Shots	13.9	1 of 58
Shots on target	6	2 of 58
Fouls	13.1	20 of 58
Tackles	10	9 of 58
Passes	498.2	2 of 58
Corners	6.1	5 of 58

Morocco player leaders 2026

Goals: Ayoub El Kaabi (5), Ismael Saibari (5), Hakim Ziyech (2).
Assists: Achraf Hakimi (6), Brahim Díaz (2), Nayef Aguerd (2).
Shots: Ismael Saibari (17), Abde Ezzalzouli (12), Eliesse Ben Seghir (9).
Fouls: Brahim Díaz (9), Neil El Aynaoui (9), Sofyan Amrabat (8).

South Africa season stats 2026: per-game averages and league rank

Stat	Per game	Rank
Goals for	1.9	13 of 58
Goals against	0.6	10 of 58
Shots	12.4	3 of 58
Shots on target	4.4	13 of 58
Fouls	12.1	31 of 58
Tackles	13	7 of 58
Passes	517.8	1 of 58
Corners	6.4	2 of 58

South Africa player leaders 2026

Goals: Oswin Appollis (3), Thapelo Morena (2), Lyle Foster (2).
Assists: Oswin Appollis (4), Yaya Sithole (2), Themba Zwane (1).
Shots: Oswin Appollis (20), Teboho Mokoena (17), Lyle Foster (13).
Fouls: Teboho Mokoena (16), Khuliso Mudau (14), Yaya Sithole (10).