The 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), organized in Morocco, is set to be the stage of a sporting rivalry exacerbated by a tense diplomatic context between the Kingdom and Algeria .
With only three weeks to go before the kick-off of the Africa Cup of Nations, a race against the clock is underway in Agadir. While the interior of the Adrar stadium is equipped with the latest technologies and ready to host the competition, its surroundings present an unfinished face that strongly contrasts with the state of preparation of the other host sites in the Kingdom.
The Algerian national football team has chosen its residence for the next Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco. The Fennecs will be staying in a high-end establishment located on the banks of the Bouregreg, in the immediate vicinity of the capital.
By the end of October, more than 100,000 French fans have already purchased tickets for the final matches of the Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) starting on December 21 in Morocco, according to data from the Confederation of African Football (CAF).
Yassir Zabiri, one of the main architects of Morocco’s historic triumph at the U20 World Cup held in Chile, dreams of playing in the next Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Morocco 2025. The 20-year-old striker says he "feels ready" to participate in this continental tournament with the Atlas Lions.
The Africa Cup of Nations (CAN), which will take place in Morocco from December 21 to January 18, will deprive Manchester United of some key players, including Noussair Mazraoui . Rúben Amorim, the English club’s coach, is having trouble releasing the Moroccan international before the start of the competition.
The Moroccan national team won a victory (1-0) against Mozambique this Friday, November 14 in Tangier, for its first preparation match for the 2025 CAN. Speaking after the match, coach Walid Regragui defended the performance of his group, insisting on the team’s winning culture despite the tight score.
The question about the need for Morocco to win the next Africa Cup of Nations that it is hosting, repeated several times, is starting to annoy the coach of the Atlas Lions, Walid Regragui.
Walid Regragui, coach of the Atlas Lions, must meet three major challenges before the upcoming matches against Mozambique (Friday) and Uganda (next Tuesday), the holding of the Africa Cup of Nations (CAN Morocco 2025) and the hosting of the 2030 World Cup.
Achraf Hakimi may not participate in the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) to be held in Morocco from December 21, 2025 to January 18, 2026. The Moroccan international from Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) was injured against Bayern Munich in the Champions League, jeopardizing his chances of taking part in the continental tournament.
Olympique de Marseille’s 3-0 victory over Brest on Saturday was overshadowed by the injury of central defender Nayef Aguerd . Morocco now has to think about an alternative.