Morocco has done its part by eliminating Cameroon. Now, an entire people have their eyes fixed on Marrakech. This Saturday, Algeria will face Nigeria, and paradoxically, the supporters of the Atlas Lions will be the first supporters of the Fennecs . The objective is clear: to offer an explosive reunion between "sworn brothers" in the semi-finals.
The coach of the Pharaohs wanted to set the record straight. Accused by some rumors of having provoked the Moroccan supporters during the match against Benin, Hossam Hassan brushed aside these allegations, preferring to declare his love for the "exceptional" organization of the Kingdom.
It is a powerful, almost ironic image, at the heart of diplomatic tensions. This Friday, the Algerian national team traveled from Rabat to Marrakech aboard a Royal Air Maroc (RAM) plane. A flight operated by the Moroccan national airline, yet banned from Algerian airspace by Algiers since 2021.
New development in the case of the Algerian supporter arrested for indecent act. Arrested on Thursday in Casablanca, the young man was transferred this Friday to Rabat for the needs of the investigation.
Victory for the Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF) just hours before kickoff. After a vigorous protest, Morocco obtained from the CAF the last-minute replacement of the refereeing team appointed for the quarter-final against Cameroon. The issue: the initial presence of Algerian referees in the VAR, considered incompatible with sporting fairness.
It’s crunch time. This Friday evening, Rabat is holding its breath for the most explosive fixture of these quarter-finals. The Atlas Lions take on the Indomitable Lions of Cameroon in a clash of giants. What time and on which channels can you watch this match?
The festive atmosphere of the 2025 AFCON is now under high surveillance in the Hexagon. In a telegram addressed to the prefects, the Minister of the Interior, Laurent Nunez, orders absolute firmness for the quarter-finals and semi-finals. On the program: bans on gatherings and explicit threats on the residence permits of foreign troublemakers .
Confidence reigns among the Moroccans. A few hours before the quarter-final clash of the 2025 AFCON against Cameroon, the players of the national team are displaying their determination. From the Mohammed VI Center in Maâmora, they promise to "give everything" to prolong the adventure.
Even behind the bars of the "Tanger 2" prison, Nasser Zefzafi makes his voice heard. The leader of the Hirak of the Rif has broken his silence to address a vehement letter to the star journalist of Al Jazeera, the Algerian Khadija Benguenna. At issue: the latter’s mockery of the famous Congolese supporter "Lumumba", who has become a true icon of the CAN in Morocco.
The CAN 2025 effect is being felt on the economy of the capital. According to tourism professionals, the Rabat-Salé-Kénitra region has recorded an estimated influx of 150,000 additional visitors since the start of the competition. A dynamic driven by African supporters, but also by a strong presence of Moroccans Residing Abroad (MRE) in the stadiums .
The Moroccan security services have arrested an Algerian national in Casablanca. The individual is subject to legal proceedings after the dissemination of a video showing him urinating in the stands of the Moulay El Hassan stadium in Rabat.
The countdown has begun. On the eve of the quarter-final of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations between Morocco and Cameroon, Walid Regragui provided an update on Thursday, January 8. From the press room of the Moulay Abdellah complex in Rabat, the national team coach discussed the state of his troops, tactical management, and the weight of history against the Indomitable Lions.