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Morocco celebrates historic CAN 2025 semifinal qualification

Friday 09 January 2026 - 21:36
By: Dakir Madiha
Morocco celebrates historic CAN 2025 semifinal qualification

Morocco’s 2-0 victory over Cameroon in the Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) 2025 quarterfinals has sparked nationwide celebrations, as the Lions of the Atlas reached the semifinals for the first time in 21 years. Across the country, fans erupted with joy, waving red and green flags, sounding car horns, and chanting in unison, echoing the electrifying atmosphere at Rabat’s Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium.

The capital transformed into a hub of festivities, with crowds gathering in public squares and outside the stadium. Fireworks illuminated the sky while spontaneous parades filled the streets. Social media platforms were inundated with messages of unity and pride, as families, youth groups, and businesses joined in the revelry. Emotional scenes of strangers embracing, children waving scarves, and convoys of cars honking in celebration captured the communal spirit ignited by this historic achievement.

This wave of enthusiasm underscores Morocco’s deep connection to its national team, reflecting recent successes and strengthening hopes for a maiden CAN title. As the spotlight turns to the semifinal in Marrakech against the winner of Algeria versus Nigeria, the nation’s unwavering support continues to drive the team’s quest for continental glory.


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