Morocco extend record run of successive victories

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AdvertisementAdvertisement19 Nov 2025 06:17AM (Updated: 19 Nov 2025 06:20AM) Bookmark Bookmark WhatsApp Telegram Facebook Twitter Email LinkedInRead a summary of this article on FAST.Get bite-sized news via a newcards interface. Give it a try.Click here to return to FAST Tap here to return to FASTFAST Morocco extended their record-breaking run of successive victories to 18 as they beat Uganda 4-0 in a friendly international in Tangier on Tuesday.The match was part of their preparations for the Africa Cup of Nations finals, which they host next month.Uganda scored an own goal through defender Herbert Achai in the fourth minute, with Ismael Saibari adding Morocco's second in the 33rd.Substitute Soufiane Rahimi converted a penalty in the 79th minute and another substitute, Bilal El Khannouss, made it 4-0 with two minutes remaining.Morocco went past the previous record of 15, which Spain set between June 2008-2009, in October.Morocco open the Cup of Nations finals against Comoros in Rabat on December 21.(Writing by Mark Gleeson in Cape Town; Editing by Ken Ferris)Source: ReutersNewsletterRecommended ReadSubscribe to CNA's Recommended ReadA single handpicked story that we think you shouldn't miss. Just one a day.Sign up for our newslettersGet our pick of top stories and thought-provoking articles in your inboxSubscribe hereGet the CNA appStay updated with notifications for breaking news and our best storiesDownload hereGet WhatsApp alertsJoin our channel for the top reads for the day on your preferred chat appJoin hereAlso worth readingContent is loading...Expand to read the full storyGet bite-sized news via a newcards interface. Give it a try.Click here to return to FAST Tap here to return to FASTFAST