The final bracket is complete. After the demonstration of the Atlas Lions against the United Arab Emirates , it is Jordan who will stand in their way for the title, after creating the sensation by eliminating the Saudi favorite.
This is a complete break from the usual habits of African football. For the competition that begins on December 21, Morocco has put an end to the cohabitation regime of the national teams. The 24 teams will each have an exclusive 5-star hotel and a dedicated training ground, aligning the standards of the tournament with those of Europe.
The Atlas Lions A’ have validated their ticket to the 2025 Arab Cup final with authority. By defeating the United Arab Emirates 3-0 this Monday in Doha, Tarik Sektioui’s men have confirmed their superiority and are now waiting to find out their final opponent for the title.
The off-field events took precedence over the pitch before yesterday’s Liga Adelante clash. The visit of Las Palmas to Ceuta was seriously disrupted by Storm Emilia and administrative constraints in Morocco , forcing the team to split in two in an attempt to reach the Spanish enclave.
A week before the kick-off of the Africa Cup of Nations, the NGO Human Rights Watch is coming to play the party pooper. In an op-ed published in the newspaper Le Monde , it points the finger at the human cost of the event and the fierce repression that is falling on dissident voices, calling on the sports authorities to take their responsibilities.
The President of the Moroccan Football Federation, Fouzi Lekjaa , wishes to break down sports borders. In an interview with the French press, he proposes the creation of an unprecedented tournament bringing together the national teams of the two continents to reduce the disparities in level.
The Atlas Lions are only one step away from the title. This Monday, December 15, the Moroccan A’ national team will face the United Arab Emirates in Doha in the semi-final of the Arab Cup. Schedule, channels and stakes: everything you need to know about this decisive clash.
It’s crunch time for the Moroccan A’ national team. On the eve of facing the United Arab Emirates for a place in the Arab Cup final , Tarik Sektoui exudes serenity, buoyed by the return of his offensive leaders. On the other side, Cosmin Olăroiu is preparing a tactical battle despite the accumulated fatigue.
The Moroccan midfielder, a true revelation of the World Cup in Qatar, has finally found his cruising speed in Spain. Having become indispensable at Girona, Azzedine Ounahi is now attracting the interest of Villarreal, ready to triple the bid to secure his services this summer.
Transferred to Stuttgart after a turbulent summer, Bilal El Khannouss displays his ambitions: to break everything in the Bundesliga and win the 2025 AFCON at home. The Moroccan attacking midfielder is turning the page on Leicester and statistical doubts to establish himself as a technical leader, ready to assume the pressure of a nation awaiting glory.
The equation is becoming more complicated for Tarik Sektioui before the last four. While the coach is reassuring about the health status of Tarik Tissoudali , declared "out of danger" after his head trauma, the striker remains under strict medical observation to determine his fitness to play again. The coach will also have to do without Mohamed Moufid, expelled in the previous round and suspended for the semi-final, adding a disciplinary constraint to the medical uncertainty.
The dream matchup of a 100% Maghreb semi-final will not take place. The Atlas Lions will have to overcome the United Arab Emirates to hope to reach the final, after the surprise elimination of Algeria on Friday evening. The dramatic penalty shootout scenario got the better of the Fennecs, propelling a resilient Emirati team on the path of Tarik Sektioui’s men.