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AFCON 2025: Atlas Lions win their first match 2-0 over the Comoros, making a perfect start, setting a new record

The Atlas Lions defeated the Coelacanths of the Comoro Islands 2–0 in a completely packed Moulay Abdellah Complex, in Rabat, extending their winning streak to 19 consecutive victories and setting thus a new record. Walid Regragui’s men began this Africa Cup of Nations in the best possible way. The national football team defeated their Comorian […]

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AFCON-2025, Morocco’s Springboard to become Global Football Powerhouse – Media

The 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) to start this Sunday in Morocco is a crucial stepping stone in the country’s ambitious journey to become a global football powerhouse and a significant dress rehearsal for its co-hosting duties at the 2030 World Cup, says British newspaper “The Independent”. The North African nation, which reached the […]

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Morocco launches “Land of Football” campaign ahead of AFCON 2025

The Royal Moroccan Football Federation and Moroccan National Tourist Office unveiled their ambitious “Land of Football” campaign on November 18 in Rabat, celebrating the kingdom’s football passion one month before hosting the Africa Cup of Nations 2025. The initiative brings together sports, tourism, and national institutions to showcase Morocco’s readiness for welcoming the world. FIFA […]

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AFCON-2025: Morocco offers free e-visas to inbound fans & mobilizes 15,000 volunteers

Morocco is now offering free electronic visas (e-Visas) to fans who are planning to attend Africa Cup of Nations (AFCAN-2025) due in the North African Kingdom from Dec. 21, 2025, to Jan.18, 2026. The waiver decision was announced Tuesday by the Local Organizing Committee in coordination with Moroccan authorities and the Confederation of African Football […]

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Morocco opens continental security center to coordinate policing during 2025 AFCON

Morocco’s Interior Ministry announced that it has established an African Police Cooperation Center to coordinate regional security efforts during the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), Hespress news outlet reported. The new center, which will include representatives from the security services of all participating countries, is designed to facilitate real-time information sharing and assess potential […]

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AFCON 2025 : Opening match to oppose host Morocco to Comoros

The 2025 TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations will kick off in Morocco on Sunday, December 21, with the hosts facing Comoros in the opening match of Group A. This exciting clash, alongside the rest of the group stage fixtures, was confirmed during the Final Draw held in Rabat on January 27. Morocco, eager to […]

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CAF highlights Morocco’s track record in hosting major international events

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) highlighted Tuesday Morocco’s proven track record in hosting major international football events, as it is set to stage the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON 2025). “Morocco’s selection as the host for AFCON 2025 is no surprise,” CAF wrote in a statement published on its official website. From the […]

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AFCON 2025 final draw to take place in Rabat on January 27

The Final Draw for the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Morocco 2025 will be held in Rabat on 27 January 2025, where the 24 qualifying teams will discover their group-stage opponents. The event will be attended by representatives of the competing nations. The draw will place the teams into six groups of four, […]

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AFCON-2025: Morocco Drawn in Group B alongside Gabon, Central Africa Republic, Lesotho

The 2025 African Cup of Nations will take place in Morocco from 21 December 2025 to 18 January 2026. The Atlas lions have been drawn in Group B alongside Gabon, Central Africa Republic, and Lesotho.   Morocco 2025 Qualifiers Draw was held Thursday in Johannesburg, South Africa. A total of 48 nations, including the four […]

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AFCON 2025 in Morocco: Alassane Ouattara hands Africa Cup of Nations Flag to FRMF President

Chairman of the Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF), Fouzi Lekjaa, received, on Sunday, the flag of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) from president of Côte d’Ivoire, Alassane Ouattara, in anticipation of the 35th edition to be held in Morocco in 2025. The Africa Cup of Nations flag was presented to Lekjaa at the end […]