Rabat’s Stade Moulay Abdellah, now being rebuilt with grand ambitions for the many prestige events that will occupy it over the next five years, will fill to its 70,000 capacity for a resonant opening match of the 2025 African Cup of Nations.

Host nation Morocco have been drawn alongside Mali, Zambia and Comoros in the group stage of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). It was confirmed in June that the next edition of AFCON will take place between December 21,

Ivory Coast will begin the defence of their Africa Cup of Nations title against Mozambique, while hosts and World Cup semifinalists Morocco open the 2025 tournament against the Comoros Islands in Rabat on Dec.

The stage is set for the AFCON 2025, with host nation Morocco and 23 other teams gearing up for the continents premier soccer tournament. Check Out the Groups and Teams for the tournament.

Africa Cup of Nations takes place across December this year and January 2026 in Morocco.Ivory Coast enter the tournament as defending champions after winning the 2023 final last February against Nigeria.

The Moroccan soccer team has been drawn in Group A of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON 2025), alongside Mali, Zambia and the Comoros, following the draw held on Monday at Rabat’s Mohammed V Theater. .