A Zambian fan’s drinking excuse stole the spotlight after Morocco’s 3-0 win over Zambia in the Africa Cup of Nations group stage. The match happened on December 29, 2025, in Rabat. Hosts Morocco dominated to top Group A and move to the round of 16.
Ayoub El Kaabi scored twice for Morocco. One came from a header early on. The other was a spectacular overhead kick in the second half.
Brahim Diaz added the second goal with a calm finish. Zambia struggled to create chances. They did not manage a single shot on target.
The result knocked Zambia out. They ended the group with two points from draws against Mali and Comoros. No wins in three games. Morocco finished with seven points. Mali went through in second place.
As fans reacted online, one Zambian stood out. Clement Divine posted a funny take. He said not to blame the whole nation for the loss.
“Some of us are drinking,” he wrote with a laugh emoji. He added that it was just 11 men on the field losing, not everyone.
The post got thousands of likes and shares quickly. Fans from across Africa joined in. South Africans called it shameless but funny. Kenyans linked it to their own rivalries. Many Zambians laughed along, owning the joke.
Football banter like this is common after big games. Losses hurt, but humour helps. Zambia has a proud history. They won the tournament in 2012. But recent years brought struggles at AFCON.
Morocco looked strong as hosts. The win boosted confidence. El Kaabi’s kicks became highlights. One earlier in the tournament, another here. Diaz impressed too, scoring in all group games.
The stadium in Rabat filled with home support. Captain Achraf Hakimi came off the bench after injury. Fans cheered loudly.
Zambia heads home early. Coach Moses Sichone talked about learning from it. Referee calls frustrated him in the match. But he made no excuses.
Online, the fan’s post kept going. It showed how social media turns pain into laughs. Rivals tease. Supporters bond over it.
AFCON brings these moments. On the field, serious play. Off field, light relief. Morocco advances. Zambia reflects.
The tournament continues into knockouts. Hosts aim high after a strong group. Fans wait for the next games. Humour from losses reminds everyone it’s just football. Passion stays. Jokes help cope.
Clement Divine’s line fit that. Simple, honest. Spread wide. Stealing some spotlight from the rout. Africa loves the game. Wins celebrate. Losses are joked about. Drinking or not, support goes on. Group done. A new stage ahead for survivors. Zambia watches from home. Maybe with a drink, some say.
