This December 21, 2025 marks a historic day for African football, as it kicks off the 35th edition of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). After Ivory Coast’s victory in the last tournament, it's now Morocco’s turn to host the competition. Over the course of nearly a month, the continent’s top 24 national teams will battle it out across six iconic stadiums, vying for Africa’s most coveted trophy.
This edition is highly anticipated, taking place in a country that recently made waves on the global stage. For Morocco, the stakes are twofold: to successfully host the event less than five years before the 2026 World Cup, and to break a long-standing drought by clinching a continental title the Atlas Lions haven't won since 1976.
Kickoff is scheduled this Sunday at the Stade de Rabat as the team faces the archipelago of Comoros at 8 PM.
Following their historic run at the 2022 World Cup, coach Walid Regragui and Achraf Hakimi, who we hope is back in top form for the tournament, carry the hopes of an entire nation on their shoulders. Hosting the competition on home soil is a huge advantage, but it also adds immense pressure — especially for the first African country to top the FIFA rankings. With a squad blending global stars and promising young talents, Morocco is undoubtedly one of the main contenders for the title.
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