It’s a jackpot for the Moroccan economy. Beyond the excitement in the stadiums, the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations is turning into a real cash machine for the Kingdom. The competition is expected to generate staggering economic benefits of around 12 billion dirhams.
This is a radical decision to save the image of the competition. Faced with the observation of sometimes desperately empty stands during the first minutes of certain matches, the CAF and the organizing committee have opted for pragmatism: access to the stadiums becomes free about 20 minutes after kick-off for matches with low attendance.
On the eve of the clash against Mali, Walid Regragui has made his intentions clear: the objective is to secure qualification for the next round as early as this Friday. In a press conference in Rabat, the national coach gave an update on the state of his troops, dispelling rumors about injuries and renewing his trust in his young players.
After an ideal start against the Comoros, the Atlas Lions have their sights set on the top of Group A. This Friday in Rabat, Morocco will face Mali in a decisive match. While the intensity has increased during training with a present Achraf Hakimi , uncertainty remains around the health status of captain Romain Saïss.
The Algerian team successfully made their debut in the 2025 CAN by dominating Sudan (3-0). A victory widely reported by the official news agency Algerie Presse Service (APS), which however performed an editorial feat: reporting the facts, the scores and even the weather, without ever mentioning the name of Morocco, the host country of the competition.
The debut of Algeria in this CAN 2025 was marked by a stark contrast. While the Fennecs shone on the pitch by crushing Sudan (3-0), the pre-match was marred by scenes of chaos outside their hotel in Rabat, caused by a disorganized distribution of free tickets that required police intervention.
Good news for the defense of the Atlas Lions. Contrary to the alarming rumors that have been circulating in recent hours, Nayef Aguerd and Adam Masina are operational. The two defenders will be available to Walid Regragui for the clash against Mali on Friday at the Prince Moulay Abdellah complex.
No popular celebration on the most beautiful avenue in the world for the group stage of the 2025 AFCON. The Paris police prefecture published, on Tuesday, a decree banning any gathering of supporters on the Champs-Élysées and its surroundings until January 1st, citing risks of disturbances during the holiday season.
The journey of the Atlas Lions at the 2025 AFCON is impacting the daily lives of Brussels residents . The public transport company of the Belgian capital has decided to implement an exceptional system, providing for the diversion of several bus lines after 10 pm on the evenings of the Moroccan national team’s matches, in order to anticipate the crowd movements.
A major cleanup on the streets of the Kingdom. On the sidelines of the kickoff of the Africa Cup of Nations, local authorities have launched a large-scale campaign to seize mobile coffee and food vending carts . A "clean hands" operation aimed at freeing up public space and ensuring health safety for the thousands of visitors expected.
The victory against the Comoros is no coincidence. An analysis of the statistics of the national team’s last twenty matches reveals a real trademark: unwavering patience and devastating efficiency after the break. A decryption of the Regragui method that has once again borne fruit on Sunday.
Contrasting images in Agadir. While the Group B clash between Egypt and Zimbabwe had started in an almost deserted Adrar stadium, the Moroccan organizers reacted very quickly. By deciding to open the doors for free during the match, they allowed the match to end in an electrifying atmosphere in front of more than 30,000 spectators.