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Morocco vs Tanzania Predictions - Diaz to take AFCON hosts into quarters

john-eastwood
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Last updated: 03 Jan 2026

Morocco enters the AFCON round of 16 against Tanzania with a strong winning record, led by the in-form Brahim Diaz. Morocco has dominated recent matches, boasting 13 wins in their last 16 and a 7-0 head-to-head lead over Tanzania. The hosts are likely to maintain their momentum against a struggling Tanzanian team. Tanzania's journey to this stage has been arduous, with newer management and recent challenges in World Cup qualifiers. Morocco's well-rounded squad, bolstered by the return of key players, suggests a comfortable win.

John Eastwood 03 Jan 2026
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  • Morocco has won 13 of last 16 matches; Brahim Diaz in great form.
  • Tanzania struggles with recent form, lacking AFCON victories.
  • Morocco favored for success with a strong roster, led by Diaz.
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Morocco’s Brahim Diaz has scored in all 3 matches at AFCON (Getty)

Morocco vs Tanzania Predictions


Morocco are in great form and at home, will prove tough to stop, particularly with Brahim Diaz in superb goal scoring form. Tanzania only just qualified for the round of 16, but this is surely where their campaign ends.

  • Morocco have won 13 of their last 16 matches.
  • Morocco have won to nil in 5 of their last 7 matches.
  • Morocco’s Brahim Diaz has scored in his last 3 matches.
  • Morocco have won to nil in their last 4 matches against Tanzania.
  • Tanzania have lost 5 of their last 7 matches.
  • Tanzania have failed to score in 5 of their last 10 matches.

Head to Head


Morocco lead 7-0 in eight matches against Tanzania. There was one draw. 

Morocco Form


Morocco are unbeaten since August, winning 16 of their last 19 matches. The hosts made a winning start at AFCON, beating Comoros 2-0 in Rabat.

Walid Regragui’s side took a half-time lead against Mali but conceded a penalty of their own, the game ending in a 1-1 draw. Morocco finished with 15-5 shots and 2.82-0.91 xG.

The Atlas Lions dominated Zambia in their final group match, Ayoub El Kaabi scoring twice in a 3-0 victory. Brahim Diaz scored in his third straight game at the tournament, the Real Madrid winger taking five shots.

Morocco Predicted Lineup & News


Morocco (4-2-3-1) Yassine Bounou; Noussair Mazraoui, Nayef Aguerd, Jawad El Yamiq, Anass Salah-Eddine; Sofyan Amrabat, Azzedine Ounahi; Brahim Diaz, Ismael Saibari, Abdessamad Ezzalzouli; Ayoub El Kaabi

Romain Saiss picked up a hamstring injury against Comoros and remains doubtful. Achraf Hakimi played over 25 minutes against Zambia and Hamza Ighamane is back in training.

Walid Regragui commented on Hakimi and Ighamane, saying: "Achraf Hakimi is fit again, and we are seeing Hamza Ighamane returning to full training. We are getting back to full strength at the right time."

Tanzania Yet to Win at AFCON


Tanzania were outclassed in the World Cup qualifiers which Miguel Gamondi become the new manager in November. His first match in charge was a 4-3 friendly defeat to Kuwait.

The Taifa Stars began the Africa Cup of Nations with a 2-1 loss against Nigeria, ending with 3-11 shots on target.

Simon Msuva’s half penalty gave Tanzania the lead against Uganda but they allowed a late equaliser and were fortunate when Uganda’s Allan Okello missed a penalty in added time.

Tanzania sneaked into the Round of 16 after a hard fought 1-1 draw against Tunisia. They registered two shots on target and 0.18 xG, Feisal Salum equalising in the second half.

Tanzania Predicted Line Up & News


Tanzania (4-2-3-1) Hussein Masalanga; Dickson Job, Bakari Mwamnyeto, Ibrahim Hamad, Mohamed Hussein; Alphonce Msanga, Novatus Miroshi; Haji Mnoga, Feisal Salum, Simon Msuva; Mbwana Samatta

Verdict

Morocco’s Brahim Diaz has scored in all three matches at AFCON to highlight his importance to the team. There is no reason why he can’t maintain that form against a Tanzania side set for elimination.

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