The 2025 African Cup of Nations will mark a historic moment for African and Moroccan football. This 35th edition of the Africa Cup of Nations will take place from December 21, 2025, to January 18, 2026, making Morocco the host country for the second time after 1988.

Rabat will play a central role in this competition with the Prince Moulay Abdellah Complex, which is among the nine selected stadiums. The tournament will open on December 21, 2025, with the inaugural match Morocco vs. Comoros at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat.

The Moroccan capital benefits from modernized infrastructure for the occasion, with a new stadium set to be inaugurated with great fanfare, demonstrating Morocco’s ambition to establish itself as a premier football destination in Africa and worldwide.