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.
Admitted fault is half forgiven? The Tunisian television channel "El Hiwar Ettounsi" officially apologized to the Moroccan public on Wednesday evening. The issue: the broadcast of a report reporting imaginary malfunctions during the Tunisia-Uganda match in Rabat, described as a "serious professional error" by the channel’s management.
As torrential rains hit Morocco at the start of the competition, the pitches of the 2025 AFCON are holding up. At the Prince Moulay Abdellah complex in Rabat, it is cutting-edge technology, the "SubAir" system, that keeps the playing field impeccable, definitively erasing the bad memories of the 2014 Club World Cup.
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.
The football world mourns the passing of Essam Ziyech . Died on Tuesday at the age of 51 after a long illness, the elder brother of Hakim Ziyech leaves behind the memory of a raw talent, considered by many as the most gifted of the siblings, but who had chosen a path other than professionalism.
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.
A decisive goalscorer for his debut in the Africa Cup of Nations, Brahim Díaz is emerging as the technical leader of the Atlas Lions. Happy and fulfilled in the national jersey, the Real Madrid player has made a true declaration of love to the Moroccan public after the victory against the Comoros, contrasting with his delicate situation at the club.
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.