Rabat – Morocco enters the next round of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations with growing confidence and high ambitions, aiming to reach the final and compete strongly for the continental title.
The Atlas Lions finished first in Group A with seven points. They secured victories against Comoros and Zambia and drew with Mali, earning a place in the knockout rounds.
In the round of 16, Morocco will face Tanzania, who advanced as one of the best third‑placed teams from Group C.
The match is scheduled for Sunday, January 4 at 5:00 p.m. at the Moulay Abdallah Stadium in Rabat. Coach Walid Regragui’s players see this as an opportunity to continue their positive run and prove their readiness for the later stages of the competition.
If Morocco triumphs over Tanzania, the quarterfinal will bring a tougher challenge against the winner of the South Africa versus Cameroon match. That match promises to be a serious test for Morocco’s pursuit of the trophy.
The path to the semifinals could be even more demanding. Potential opponents include the winner of Algeria against DR Congo, as well as the winner of Nigeria versus Mozambique. These matches set the stage for high‑level battles that will determine who advances to the final.
One of the most anticipated scenarios is a possible North African derby between Morocco and Algeria in the semifinal. Such a meeting would be intense, adding extra excitement to the tournament.
