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Comoros had the ball in the net in the 19th minute, but Myziane Maolida's attempt was ruled out after a video assistant referee (VAR) review for a foul in the build-up to the goal.

Maolida had tapped in the ball from close range after a mazy run down the left flank by Rafik Saifi, who played in a pinpoint cross.

But possession was won in a dangerous tackle by Yacine Bourhane on Owen Tembo, and after consulting the sideline VAR monitor, the referee chalked off the goal.

Comoros also had a late chance when Faiz Selemani headed over the top of the Zambia goal after being set up by captain Youssouf M'Changama's hanging chip.

Zambia, the 2012 winner of this tournament, put up a laboured showing.

The draw at Stade Mohammed V left Comoros, the smallest nation in the tournament's 24-team field, with a single point from its opening two matches, after it was beaten by host Morocco in the opening match.

Zambia has now drawn both its opening fixtures.

Both countries will have a tough final group match on Tusday (AEDT), which, if they lose, will almost certainly see them eliminated.

Comoros must beat Mali in Casablanca to stand any chance of progress, while Zambia is up against Morocco and in need of at least a draw.