The Moroccan national team got off to the best possible start in the Under-17 Africa Cup of Nations (U-17 AFCON) by defeating their South African counterparts 2-0 on Sunday in Constantine, Algeria.
Morocco, which is the favorite to host the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) withdrawn from Guinea by the Confederation of African Football (CAF), is not a candidate for the 2027 edition. Its neighbor, Algeria, is a candidate for both editions to maximize its chances.
The Moroccan under-17 delegation will take part in the U17 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Algeria . The delegation will travel to Constantine by direct flight, departing from Rabat-Salé airport, but not with Royal Air Maroc as desired by the FRMF. It will be a private company that will operate the flight.
The Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF) is still awaiting the approval of the Algerian authorities for a direct flight from Rabat to Algiers to determine the departure date of the Moroccan under-17 national team, which will participate in the U-17 Africa Cup of Nations scheduled from April 29 to May 19, 2023.
The Moroccan national under-17 team will finally participate in the next Africa Cup of Nations, which will take place in Algeria from April 29 to May 19, 2023. This announcement was confirmed by the Royal Moroccan Football Federation, which also congratulated the players on their qualification and called on them to honor Moroccan football during this continental tournament.
The host country of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations will be known before September, the African Football Confederation (CAF) announced on Thursday, during a meeting of its Executive Committee. Originally scheduled for February 10, the announcement of the host country had been postponed several times and was expected in July.
Finishing 4th at the World Cup is a form of pressure on the shoulders of the Atlas Lions who have an obligation to shine at the next Africa Cup of Nations. This is what Romain Saïss , the captain of the national team, thinks.
Morocco’s feat at the Qatar 2022 World Cup continues to intrigue. A team from the BBC’s "Sportsworld" program came to Rabat to investigate what allowed the kingdom to become the 4th football nation at the World Cup level.
After achieving a historic performance with the Atlas Lions who reached the semi-finals at the World Cup in Qatar, the Moroccan national team coach, Walid Regragui , is now focused on the next 2024 Africa Cup of Nations in Côte d’Ivoire. A competition he is determined to win.
The Moroccan national football team will launch itself in a few days into the Africa Cup of Nations, a competition where it is expected by many teams, as it is aiming for the trophy. But some unknowns remain.
The countries that have submitted their candidacy to host the Africa Cup of Nations in 2025 will have to wait longer to know the decision of the Confederation of African Football (CAF).
Morocco is once again being solicited to host 7 matches of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) qualifiers, Côte d’Ivoire 2023. The cities of Casablanca, Rabat, Marrakech and Agadir are preparing to host these matches.