Morocco 5-0 Central African Republic: Player ratings as Atlas Lions turn the heat on the hapless Beasts

Morocco crushed the Central African Republic 5-0 in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers on Saturday to boost their progression hopes. Abde Ezzalzouli, Achraf Hakimi, and a double from Azzedine Ounahi had them 4-0 up before the break, as the game was already in the bag, halfway through. But there was more to come after the break, as Soufiane Rahimi netted a penalty in the 71st minute to add a fifth goal and put the final nail in Wild Beasts’ coffin. Here are the player ratings:

Morocco National Football Team Player Ratings vs Central African Republic

Goalkeeper

Yassine Bounou – N/A

Wasn’t tested early on but his evening was cut short by an injury that saw him subbed off

Defenders

Youssef Belammari – 7.5

Tracked back whenever he sensed danger and gave Central African Republic’s defense much to worry; assisted Ounahi for their second

Nayef Aguerd – 6.5

Distribution skills were top notch and didn’t face much threat from their rivals in defense

Jamal Harkass – 7

Impeccable at winning back possession and strong in the air too.

Achraf Hakimi – 8

A solid display in attack marked by a special goal too.

Midfielders

Azzedine Ounahi – 10/10

What a terrific performance from Ounahi, who struck twice on either side of an assist for Hakimi.

Sofyan Amrabat – 7

Dictated Morocco’s tempo as their deep-lying midfielder with his excellent distribution skills.

Forwards

Abdessamad Ezzalzouli – 9.5

Fired the Atlas Lions in front and then set up Ounahi for their fourth; played a crucial role in winning back possession while twisting and turning the opposition defense with precocious dribbling skills.

Soufiane Rahimi – 7.5

Struck a penalty late on to put the final nail in Central African Republic’s coffin.

Eliesse Ben Seghir – 6

Struggled to win his duels and couldn’t place his crosses properly either.

Ayoub El Kaabi – 5

Cut a lonely figure upfront even on a goal-crazy evening for his side.

Substitutes

Munir Mohamedi – 6.5

Replaced the injured Bono and had an easy game as their rivals barely mustered any attack.

Bilal El Khannouss – 5.5

Struggled to get involved in the proceedings.

Youssef En-Nesyri – 4

A below-par display from him, as the former Sevilla man was completely invisible.

Abdelkabir Abqar – 5

Was left chasing shadows for most of the game.

Ilias Akhomach – 5

Struggled to get involved in the thick of things.

Manager

Walid Regragui – 8

He has turned Morocco into a beast again, demonstrating the kind of hunger and determination that saw them reach the World Cup semi-finals.

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Central African Republic National Football Team Player Ratings vs Morocco

Goalkeeper

Dominique Youfeigane – 4

A night to forget for the Central African Republic’s goalkeeper, who was absolutely helpless against Morocco’s deadly offense.

Defenders

Flory Yangao – 6.5

Made some vital interventions to help regain possession but ultimately no match for the menacing Moroccan forwards.

Cedric Yambere – 6.5

Brave, industrious and never hesitant, it saw him block two shots and win three ground duels.

Dylan Mboumbouni – 6.5

Excellent vision saw him make five clearances.

Severin Tatolna – 4

Left acres of space in behind for Morocco’s wide players to exploit.

Midfielders

Geoffrey Kondogbia – 6.5

Looked to get his side forward with several long balls but misplaced his passes and lacked aggression to compete for possession.

Brad Pirioua – 6.5

Won seven of his nine ground duels and ruffled a few feathers with his dribbling ability too.

Isaac Solet – 6.5

Supported the forwards by drifting forward and making crosses; he even laid two key passes.

Forwards

Karl Namnganda – 6

Sloppy on the ball but won possession in key areas a few times before driving forward to feed the central players.

Louis Mafouta – 6.5

Struggled to win his duels and offered no great shakes in attack.

Goduine Koyalipou – 5

Couldn’t test the Moroccan defense enough despite his best efforts.

Substitutes

Sadock Ndobe – 7

Made five clearances, four tackles and won four ground duels too – great effort.

Noah Kevin Ato-Zandanga – 6.5

Caused some problems for Morocco with his interceptions.

Tresor Toropite – 4

An underwhelming display by all accounts.

Isaac Ngoma – 6.5

Managed to poke holes in Moroccan defense a few times to lay key passes.

Ghislain Baboula – 6.5

Struggled to win his duels, contributing very little to his side’s game.

Manager

Raoul Savoy – 5

Another underwhelming performance means their qualification hopes have been dealt a blow.

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