Bad news for supporters sitting on the terraces. As the Africa Cup of Nations is in full swing in the Kingdom, many cafes and restaurants are seeing their screens freeze in the middle of a match. The exclusive broadcaster, beIN Sports , has launched a major technological offensive to cut the signal of establishments using domestic subscriptions instead of the mandatory commercial packages.
It’s crunch time for the group stage. This Monday, December 29, the Atlas Lions return to the Moulay Abdellah complex pitch in Rabat to face Zambia . After a setback against Mali, Walid Regragui’s men must absolutely win to reassure their fans and secure their first place. Here’s everything you need to know to not miss this match, including the broadcast channels.
Would the African football festival be spoiled? This is the firm opinion of Hugo Broos . The coach of South Africa, a respected figure on the continent after his triumph with Cameroon in 2017, has strongly criticized the atmosphere surrounding the 35th edition of the Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco. A few hours before his decisive match against Zimbabwe, the Belgian technician deplores a lack of popular fervor and a chaotic management of ticketing.
It’s a big night for the Atlas Lions. This Monday at 8pm, the national team will face Zambia at the Moulay Abdellah complex with a clear mission: validate the first place in Group A. After a final training session on Sunday evening marked by general optimism but also by the cautious management of Saïss’ case, the players are calling on the public to transform the stadium into a cauldron for this last test of the group stage.
The moment of truth is approaching for Walid Regragui and his men. On Sunday evening, the Mohammed VI complex hosted the last training session before the decisive clash against Zambia. A preparation under the watchful eye of the Federation’s president, Fouzi Lekjaa, but without the captain Romain Saïss, who remained on the sidelines of the group.
The challenge is immense and Moses Sichone is aware of it. On the eve of the decisive clash against the Atlas Lions for the third round of the CAN , the Zambian coach has played the card of frankness and admiration. While he fears the atmosphere in Rabat and the Moroccan power, he has not spared praise for the Kingdom’s infrastructure, which he considers worthy of European standards.
On the eve of the decisive match against Zambia, Achraf Hakimi took the opportunity of the press conference to send a firm message to Moroccan supporters . Annoyed by the whistles heard at the Moulay Abdellah complex despite the group’s first place, the PSG full-back pleaded for sacred unity, even daring a bold parallel with the European triumph of his club.
Walid Regragui is not one to mince words. On the eve of the clash against Zambia, the national coach has displayed unwavering confidence, claiming to be "the man for the situation" to offer the continental title to Morocco. This determination is coupled with excellent news for the supporters: the long-awaited return of Achraf Hakimi on the right flank.
An unprecedented celebration for the Moroccan Christian community . This year, the commemoration of the birth of Christ has taken on a resolutely patriotic and supportive tone. The faithful have prayed for the victims of the recent floods, but also for the victory of the national team during the 2025 CAN.
The global football star has chosen the Kingdom to spend the end-of-year holidays. Far from the European hustle and bustle, Kylian Mbappé enjoyed a Christmas with his family on the banks of the Bouregreg, between Moroccan gastronomy and of course football.
Who would have thought it 10 years ago? Considered a continental "pariah" following the 2015 AFCON affair, Morocco has now become the center of gravity of African and global football. Between royal vision, diplomatic soft power and accelerated modernization, the Kingdom has transformed a major crisis into a spectacular success.
Consecration for the PSG lateral. At the end of 2025, Sakina Karchaoui confirms her status as an icon far beyond the playing fields. A survey released this Friday places her on the podium of the most attractive French female athletes, saluting the charisma and elegance of the Franco-Moroccan.