The rain did not spoil the party. Despite the deluge that fell on Rabat this Sunday for the opening match of the 2025 African Cup of Nations, the spectacle was dazzling at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium. With a superb opening ceremony, excited supporters, an exceptional national anthem, a dazzling goal from Ayoub El-Kaabi and … Read more
A splash to start with. This Sunday, during the opening match of the African Cup of Nations won by Morocco (2-0), Moroccan Ayoub El-Kaabi scored an exceptional goal. Entering the game in the 65th minute, the Olympiakos striker made his mark just nine minutes later with an exceptional scissor that no one saw coming. However, … Read more
He was to chair the opening ceremony of the 2025 African Cup of Nations, and he finally had a great moment. This Sunday, Crown Prince Moulay El Hassan, eldest son of King Mohammed VI, was one of the major players in the match between Morocco and the Comoros (2-0). Present in the stands, he also … Read more
For Morocco supporters, the opening match of the CAN started 6 hours before kick-off. Around the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium, lines of fans are already forming, all dressed in red, to come and watch the event that 35 million souls have been waiting for for 37 years. “We only see this once in our lives,” … Read more
His presence was uncertain, and he was ultimately not seen. This Sunday, on the occasion of the opening ceremony of the 2025 African Cup of Nations in Rabat, all eyes were on the presidential stand to look for the presence of King Mohammed VI. And although a large portrait of him was installed, the sovereign … Read more
Morocco coach Walid Regragui had left doubts lingering. Victim of a terrible tackle in the Champions League with Paris Saint-Germain on November 4, was Achraf Hakimi going to hold his place for the opening match of the African Cup of Nations against the Comoros this Sunday? “It may start tomorrow… or not,” he declared. The … Read more
The time for answers has come. Favorites to triumph at home, the Atlas Lions will test themselves during the opening match of the African Cup of Nations. The Moroccans welcome the Comoros, one of the surprise selections of the 2021 edition, this Sunday. Morocco will try to ride on the title of the A’ team … Read more
They will probably be missed by their respective clubs, but will undoubtedly attract attention at the African Cup of Nations. From this Sunday, December 21, many stars will set foot on the Moroccan lawns to defend the colors of their national teams. From Sébastien Haller, title holder with Ivory Coast, to Parisian Achraf Hakimi via … Read more
Will the 2025 African Cup of Nations be that of the transfer of power? From Mohamed Salah to Sadio Mané (33 years old), via Riyad Mahrez (34 years old) or Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang (36 years old), a large part of the stars of the tournament are happily over thirty. If Achraf Hakimi (27 years old), Victor … Read more
After two years of intense work, everything is ready. Designated the organizing country of CAN 2025 on September 27, 2023, Morocco pulled out all the stops to host the 35th edition of the continental tournament with dignity. The result: magnificent stadiums spread across six different cities, some renovated, others completely built for the occasion. Overview … Read more