The stage is set for an unforgettable football spectacle as Morocco prepares to host the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), marking its return as a host nation for the first time since 1988.

Football fever will grip the nation from December 21, 2025, when Morocco faces Comoros in the opening match at the brand-new Complexe Sportif Prince Moulay Abdellah in Rabat, a stadium boasting a capacity of 69,500 passionate fans.

CAF has confirmed that the tournament will unfold across nine venues in six cities: Rabat, Casablanca, Agadir, Marrakech, Fes, and Tangier. Rabat will serve as the heart of the competition, with four venues hosting matches, while other cities will share the excitement.

As the tournament progresses, the quarter-finals will take place in Rabat, Tangier, Marrakech, and Agadir, leading up to the semi-finals in Rabat and Tangier. The battle for third place will be settled at Stade Mohammed V in Casablanca, setting the stage for what promises to be a thrilling final.

With 52 matches over 29 days, AFCON 2025 is poised to be an electrifying event, bringing together Africa’s finest footballing talent. As Morocco also gears up to co-host the 2030 FIFA World Cup, the tournament will serve as a perfect showcase of the country’s footballing passion and infrastructure.

Get ready for a festival of African football—AFCON 2025 is almost here!