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The Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Morocco 2025 officially begins on Sunday, December 21, 2025, with the opening match Morocco vs Comoros, part of Group A. The fixture will take place in Rabat, at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Sports Complex, launching the continent’s biggest football tournament on Moroccan soil.
As host nation, Morocco starts the competition under strong public and sporting expectations. The Atlas Lions, led by Walid Regragui, are considered among the main contenders for the title, alongside Senegal and Côte d’Ivoire. Their recent consistency at continental level and their historic performance at the 2022 FIFA World Cup have strengthened confidence ahead of this home AFCON.
Morocco has been drawn into Group A, where it will face Comoros, Mali, and Zambia during the group stage.
Morocco vs Comoros: Kick-off Time
The opening match of AFCON Morocco 2025 will be played at the following time:
- Kick-off: 8:00 PM (local time in Morocco)
- Venue: Prince Moulay Abdellah Sports Complex, Rabat
This match officially opens the tournament in one of Morocco’s most iconic stadiums, which has been prepared to host major continental and international football events.
Morocco vs Comoros: TV Channels and Broadcasters
Supporters will be able to follow Morocco vs Comoros live on several television channels, depending on their region:
- beIN SPORTS 2
- beIN SPORTS MENA
- Arryadia TNT (Morocco)
- Canal+ AFCON
- Canal+ Afrique
- Channel 4 (United Kingdom and Ireland)
The wide broadcast coverage ensures that fans across Africa, Europe, and the Middle East can watch the opening match live.
A Key Match to Open AFCON Morocco 2025
Beyond the sporting stakes, this match holds strong symbolic importance. It marks the official start of AFCON in Morocco, with high expectations regarding organization, atmosphere, and overall tournament quality. For the Atlas Lions, a positive result against Comoros would provide an important boost ahead of the remaining group matches against Mali and Zambia.r organization, atmosphere, and football quality. For Morocco, a strong start against Comoros would set the tone for the competition and confirm its ambitions from the opening night.
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