Bad news for football fans looking for cheap options . Just days before the start of the CAN, the Moroccan authorities, supported by international experts, are launching a major offensive against piracy. The objective is clear: to cut off the signal from illegal set-top boxes during the competition, threatening to black out many living rooms.
The pill is still hard to swallow. As Morocco prepares to host Africa for its CAN, the shadow of Lamine Yamal still looms. Mustapha Hadji, a legend of the Atlas Lions, has reopened the debate on the choice of the Barcelona prodigy with disconcerting frankness, believing that Spain will never love him as much as the Moroccan public would have.
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has decided to make a strong move for the Moroccan edition. With a record overall envelope of $32 million , the competition promises a shower of gold on the participants, with the winner walking away with a check never seen before.
The Atlas Lions are champions. At the end of a completely crazy final match played this Thursday at the Lusail Stadium in Doha, the Moroccan national team overcame a valiant Jordanian team (3-2) after extra time, led by a decisive brace from Abderrazak Hamdallah.
Just days before the start of the Africa Cup of Nations, Ottawa has updated its travel advice for the Kingdom . The Canadian government is calling for "great caution" during the tournament, pointing to increased risks of crime and maintaining its red alerts on certain border areas.
The elements are raging in Qatar and could well spoil the party. The highly anticipated match between Morocco and Jordan, scheduled for today at the Lusail stadium, is in great danger of being cancelled due to the dreadful weather conditions.
A few days before the kick-off of the Africa Cup of Nations, the General Directorate of National Security (DGSN) is deploying major resources. Drones, thousands of cameras and specialized brigades: Morocco is putting in place an unprecedented security system to secure the competition.
A few days before the kick-off of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, the Algerian public television has unveiled its broadcast schedule. While EPTV has acquired the rights to fifteen matches, the Moroccan national team, the host country, does not seem to be part of the schedule, victim of the diplomatic tensions between the two neighbors.
24 hours before the big final against Jordan, Tarik Sektioui displays unwavering determination. The coach of the national A’ team promises to give everything to bring the trophy back to Morocco.
Olympique de Marseille is preparing to recruit a young talent from the Moroccan youth system. The French club would have reached an agreement with Ziyad Baha , a 16-year-old striker who stood out during the last U17 World Cup.
The image of a national team fractured by language belongs to the past. Long plagued by the formation of rival clans between "Dutch," "French," and "Locals," the locker room of the Atlas Lions has undergone a transformation. Under the leadership of Walid Regragui , the diversity of origins is no longer a hindrance but a strength, cemented by a hybrid communication that gives translators cold sweats.
The time of amicable arrangements seems to be over between European clubs and African selections. While Manchester United tried to force the hand of the Moroccan Football Federation to keep Noussair Mazraoui during a crucial Premier League match, the world body has cut short. The complaint of the Red Devils was rejected, recalling the absolute primacy of the regulations on the eve of the CAN.