Morocco defeated Algeria 1–0 during the group stage of the 1988 Africa Cup of Nations. Read the full match report, goal summary, tactical analysis, key players, and tournament impact from this historic North African derby. 🏆 Morocco Edge Algeria in Historic Maghreb Derby at AFCON 1988 The rivalry between Morocco and Algeria has produced many memorable moments in African football history, and their meeting at the 1988 CAF Africa Cup of Nations was no exception. On 16 March 1988 , host nation Morocco secured a hard-fought 1–0 victory over Algeria at the Mohammed V Stadium in Casablanca , taking a major step toward qualification for the knockout stage. In front of a passionate home crowd, the Atlas Lions delivered a disciplined performance and capitalized on their opportunities to claim all three points in one of the tournament's most anticipated matches. ⚽ Match Overview Competition CAF Africa Cup of Nations 1988 Stage Group Stage Venue Mo...