Moroccan goalkeeper Yassine Bounou has been pivotal to the Atlas Lions’ success at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (CAN), currently hosted in Morocco. With his outstanding performances, the team has achieved an impressive feat of four consecutive matches without conceding a single goal, marking a historic milestone in Morocco’s CAN history.
Bounou’s remarkable contributions have included key victories against teams like Zambia, where Morocco secured a 3-0 win, and a narrow 1-0 victory over Tanzania. The team also outperformed Cameroon, winning 2-0, and concluded their run with a goalless draw against Nigeria. This defensive strength has propelled Morocco into the final, set for this Sunday at the Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat.
The Atlas Lions are now on the cusp of matching a record held by Cameroon and Ivory Coast. If they maintain their defensive prowess and finish the final against Senegal without conceding, they will secure a fifth consecutive match with a clean sheet. However, the all-time record for clean sheets at the Africa Cup of Nations is held by Ivory Coast, who achieved six in 2012.
Morocco stands out in the 2025 tournament as the team with the strongest defense, having conceded only one goal throughout the tournament—a draw against Mali during the group stage. With remarkable teamwork and determination, the Atlas Lions have demonstrated their potential to make history, eagerly aiming for victory in the upcoming final.