Countdown to AFCON 2025: Less Than 100 Days Until Kick-Off in Morocco

The countdown has begun: with fewer than 100 days to go, anticipation is building across the continent as Morocco prepares to host the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).

Set to kick off on December 21, this edition of Africa’s biggest football tournament promises to be one of the most competitive in recent memory. The return to North Africa marks Morocco’s first time hosting AFCON since 1988, and the country is determined to deliver a spectacle both on and off the pitch.

Organizers say preparations are on track, with stadiums in Rabat, Casablanca, Marrakech, Tangier, Agadir, and Fez undergoing final inspections and test events. Infrastructure upgrades and fan engagement campaigns are already in full swing, as Morocco aims to blend world-class facilities with the country’s rich footballing culture.

On the pitch, reigning champions Senegal will be looking to defend their crown, but they face stiff competition from continental heavyweights like Egypt, Nigeria, Algeria, and host nation Morocco, all eager to claim African supremacy ahead of the expanded 2026 World Cup.

With star players like Mohamed Salah, Victor Osimhen, Achraf Hakimi, and Sadio Mané expected to light up the tournament, AFCON 2025 is shaping up to be a December to remember.

As the clock ticks down, the eyes of the footballing world are turning toward Morocco and Africa’s time to shine is almost here.