•Men install Moroccan flags in a pedestrian street in Rabat
Preparations are in full swing in Marrakech and other cities in Morocco, as the country gears up to host the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), beginning today, Sunday, December 21, 2025.
Stadiums, training facilities, and key infrastructure are undergoing final upgrades, while security and logistics arrangements are being fine-tuned, reports AFP.
With streets and public spaces being readied to welcome teams and fans from across the continent, the Maghreb nation is shaping up for Africa’s biggest football tournament.
Morocco, semi-finalists at the 2022 World Cup, will be in action in the opening game, where they take on the Coelacanths of Comoros as Africa’s premier football competition kicks off on home soil.
A strong home support is expected for the Atlas Lions, who will be aiming to start the tournament on a positive note, as excitement builds across the country.
•Supporters and entertainers make their way in a procession to the fan zone in Rabat, Morocco
