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Morocco prepares for AFCON 2025 with nine stadiums across six cities

Morocco is set to host the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025, with the tournament scheduled to run from December 21, 2025, to January 18, 2026. The country will welcome teams and fans to nine stadiums spread across six cities, showcasing its readiness to deliver a world-class football event.   The......

Tangier ramps up infrastructure upgrades for AFCON 2025 and World Cup 2030

City addresses FIFA’s low ratings with ambitious transport and accommodation plans Tangier, Morocco, is accelerating its infrastructure development plans in preparation for hosting two major international sporting events: the 2025 African Cup of Nations (AFCON) and the 2030 FIFA World Cup. The......

African football legends El Hadary and Mboma to grace AFCON 2025 draw in Rabat

African football icons, including Egypt’s Essam El Hadary and Cameroon’s Patrick Mboma, will headline the draw ceremony for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Rabat, Morocco. The event, set to take place at the Mohammed V National Theatre on Monday, will bring together some of the......

Strengthening infrastructure in Casablanca-Settat for CAN 2025 and World Cup 2030

In a recent session, the Casablanca-Settat Regional Council unanimously approved 50 points on its agenda, including agreements aimed at reinforcing infrastructure in preparation for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) and the 2030 FIFA World Cup. The session was led by the council president, Abdellatif......

Morocco Secures Major Soccer Tournaments for 2025 Season

Morocco is positioning itself as a premier soccer destination in 2025, hosting four significant tournaments that span youth, women's, and men's competitions across the African continent and beyond. The country's ambitious soccer calendar begins with the U-17 Africa Cup of Nations (March......

Morocco Fortifies Security for 2025 AFCON and 2030 World Cup

As Morocco gears up to host the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) and the 2030 World Cup, the General Directorate of National Security (DGSN) is implementing extensive measures to bolster security infrastructure and personnel preparedness. These initiatives, detailed in the DGSN's 2024 annual report,......

Morocco Gears Up to Host Expanded AFCON 2025 Tournament

Morocco is preparing to host the 2025 TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), marking its second time hosting the prestigious tournament since 1988. The competition has evolved significantly, expanding from eight teams in its previous Moroccan edition to 24 teams in the upcoming tournament. As......

FIFA Set to Formalize World Cup Host Nations This Wednesday

FIFA is preparing for a historic virtual congress this Wednesday that will officially designate the host nations for the 2030 and 2034 World Cup tournaments. This momentous occasion comes after a complex geopolitical process and bidding shifts, culminating in the final, unopposed selection of host countries......

Will Mbiakop: Morocco Will Guarantee a Major Success for the AFCON and the World Cup

From November 27 to 30, 2024, Tangier becomes the epicenter of international geopolitical discussions during the 16th edition of the MEDays Forum. Held under the theme of sovereignty and resilience, the event gathers leaders, policymakers, and experts to discuss critical global issues with a focus on......

Morocco Takes Center Stage: FIFA Awards Five-Year Host Rights for Women's U17 World Cup

In a significant development for women's football in Africa, FIFA has granted Morocco exclusive hosting rights for the next five editions of the FIFA U17 Women's World Cup, spanning from 2025 to 2029. The announcement came during the 46th General Assembly of the Confederation of African Football......

Morocco Gears Up for AFCON 2025: Six Stadiums Nominated to Host the Tournament

As the excitement builds for the 35th edition of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), set to commence on December 21, 2025, Morocco is once again in the spotlight as the host nation. With its impressive track record of organizing major international tournaments, the North African country is poised to deliver......

Morocco's Formula 1 Ambitions Spark Concern in Spain

Morocco’s bid to host a Formula 1 race in Tangier has raised alarm bells in Spain, with Spanish media expressing worries about the future of the Spanish Grand Prix in Barcelona. Recent reports in Spanish media indicate that Morocco’s ambitions to host a Formula 1 Grand Prix have sparked......

Tangier's Bold Bid: Reviving Morocco's Formula 1 Dreams

Could Tangier Be the Next Grand Prix Destination? Tangier is ambitiously vying to host a Formula 1 Grand Prix, aiming to rejuvenate Morocco's motorsport legacy. If successful, it would mark the first Formula 1 event in the country since 1958. According to Atalayar, hosting such an event could provide......