A surreal incident marred the match between Algeria and Equatorial Guinea at the Moulay Hassan stadium in Rabat. The CAF was forced to intervene in the Fennecs’ dressing room to recover a match ball stolen by a member of the technical staff, caught on surveillance cameras.
Zinédine Zidane is in Morocco for the Africa Cup of Nations. Having come to support his son Luca, who was selected for the Algerian team, the former number 10 of the French national team is taking the opportunity to savor the very rich Moroccan cuisine during his stay.
He is no longer a mere hope, but a certainty. In the space of a few months, Neil El Aynaoui has established himself as the essential metronome of Walid Regragui’s eleven. Son of tennis legend Younès El Aynaoui, the Serie A midfielder brings the balance and discipline that the Atlas Lions were sorely lacking.
The number 10 of the Atlas Lions is setting the counters on fire. By scoring in three consecutive matches in the Africa Cup of Nations, Brahim Díaz equals a performance that had not been seen since 1976. A dazzling success that contrasts with his status as a substitute at Real Madrid, where he is nevertheless about to extend his contract.
The transition to New Year’s Eve 2026 took place under maximum police vigilance in Morocco. Coinciding with the organization of the Africa Cup of Nations, the festivities required an exceptional security deployment throughout the Kingdom to protect citizens, tourists and foreign delegations.
The Africa Cup of Nations is in full swing in Morocco , but the atmosphere in the streets is radically different from the previous edition. Between the pressure of the result for the host country, the winter weather, and the sometimes sparse fan zones, this AFCON is distinguished by its seriousness, far from the festive exuberance of Côte d’Ivoire.
The year 2025 will have marked a turning point with the return of rains and the organization of the African Cup of Nations. For 2026, Morocco is changing scale: the national economy should accelerate its growth, driven by an unprecedented volume of public investment in preparation for the 2030 World Cup . While macroeconomic indicators are in the green, the challenge of employment remains the major concern.
As the Africa Cup of Nations is in full swing in the Kingdom, the quality of sports facilities impresses observers . These architectural gems are the result of the expertise of a qualified Moroccan workforce, whose preservation and enhancement have now become a strategic national issue in the face of the risk of brain drain.
The celebration was short-lived in the Belgian capital. While the qualification of Morocco for the round of 16 of the CAN was celebrated with joy by the majority of supporters, Monday evening was marred by serious disturbances in the municipalities of Koekelberg and Molenbeek.
The suspense is over. After brilliantly validating their first place in Group A, the Atlas Lions now know their fate. They will face the Taifa Stars of Tanzania in the round of 16 of the Africa Cup of Nations. The appointment is set for next Sunday at the Moulay Abdellah Complex in Rabat.
As the Africa Cup of Nations is in full swing in Morocco , an unexpected controversy is emerging from the stands. Many matches are officially "sold out", yet television images reveal partially empty stands. This paradoxical situation frustrates supporters who were denied tickets and could tarnish the image of the Kingdom in the race for the 2030 World Cup final.
The adventure ends prematurely for Zambia . Defeated 3-0 by Morocco on Monday evening, Moses Mwape Sichone’s men are out of the competition in the first round. In the press conference, the coach acknowledged the superiority of the opponent and the mistakes of his team, while pleading for patience in order to build the future.