The "Little Prince of Raï" is under the charm. Settled in the Kingdom of which he now holds the nationality, the singer Faudel has hailed the exceptional quality of the organization of the 2025 CAN. The artist of Algerian origin has also wanted to deliver a message of appeasement and fraternity between the two neighboring peoples.
The draw against Mali (1-1) left supporters unsatisfied. However, if we look at the recent history of the national teams, this misstep in the second group stage match strangely resembles a rite of passage. Often synonymous with a rude awakening, this scenario has in the past paved the way for historic triumphs... with one exception.
Crowned with his historic title as U20 World Champion with Morocco and top assist provider in Ligue 2, Yassine Gessime has become too big for Dunkerque. The Moroccan winger, who recently tormented Strasbourg’s defense, is at the heart of a royal battle between several heavyweights in Ligue 1 and Europe.
The atmosphere was electric at the Moulay Al-Hassan stadium in Rabat on Wednesday. While the Fennecs shone on the field by crushing Sudan (3-0), their Algerian supporters had to fight a completely different battle behind the scenes to reach the stands. Between diplomatic rupture, closed borders and new electronic visa requirements, the journey to the Kingdom has taken on the appearance of an odyssey.
The draw against Mali (1-1) has postponed the official qualification of the Atlas Lions for the round of 16. While the ticket for the next round is "very likely" secured, the main issue of Monday’s match against Zambia remains the first place in the group, which is strategic for the rest of the competition.
Mixed evening in Rabat. Held in check by Mali (1-1) this Friday, the Atlas Lions will have to wait to validate their ticket for the round of 16. If the penalty converted by Brahim Diaz was not enough to seal the victory, Walid Regragui prefers to be positive, seeing in this "trap match" a necessary lesson for the future.
No premature celebration in Rabat. While the public of the Moulay Abdellah complex was hoping to validate the ticket for the round of 16 tonight, the national team stumbled against a solid Malian team (1-1). Everything will be played on the last day against Zambia.
Even on vacation, the ball is never far away. Taking advantage of the winter break to recharge under the sun of the Emirates, the jewel of FC Barcelona, Lamine Yamal, offered an unforgettable moment to young fans on a beach in Dubai.
This is the night of all hopes for Moroccan supporters. This Friday, December 26, the Atlas Lions face Mali at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat (9pm). The stakes are high: a win and Morocco goes straight to the round of 16 of its CAN, without waiting for the last match.
It’s crunch time for the Atlas Lions. Just hours before the decisive kick-off against Mali this Friday in Rabat (9pm), the final training session has revealed its last secrets. Between the return of a striker and the isolation of the captain, Walid Regragui must make a decision.
He is the enigma of the national team. Capable of flashes of brilliance as well as lulls, Azzedine Ounahi divides supporters. While his lukewarm performance against the Comoros raised questions, Walid Regragui steps up to defend his "metronome" before the clash against Mali.
It has become an annual ritual that inflames social networks. Mohamed Salah, the Egyptian star currently in Morocco for the 2025 CAN, finds himself once again at the heart of a heated controversy after sharing a photo of a Christmas celebration.