The Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat, Morocco is reflected in water on December 20, 2025, ahead of the start of the Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) football tournament. Morocco take on Comoros in the opening game on December 21. (Photo by SEBASTIEN BOZON / AFP)
AFCON 2025: Photos as Morocco welcomes Africa for continental showpiece
· GhanaSoccernet
The 2025 Africa Cup of Nations officially begins on Sunday, December 21, 2025 in Morocco, with fans, football stars and natives treated to beautiful scenes in Marrakech and other hosts cities.
The North Africans have invested heavily to making sure they host one of the best tournaments in the history of the Africa Cup of Nations.
With 24 nations set for the ultimate prize, Morocco -one of the favourites - will begin the competition with a game against Comoros on Sunday.
Here are some of the top photos from Morocco:
Men install Moroccan flags in a pedestrian street in Rabat, on December 19, 2025, ahead of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) (Photo by Paul ELLIS / AFP)
A general view of the stadium as a camera operator tests their equipment at the Agadir Grand Stadium in Agadir, Morocco, on 20 December 2025, on the eve of the kick-off of the Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) football tournament. Morocco take on Comoros in the opening game in Rabat on December 21. (Photo by FRANCK FIFE / AFP)
Workers make the final touches to the outside of Agadir Grand Stadium, Morocco, on 20 December 2025, on the eve of the kick-off of the Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) football tournament. Morocco take on Comoros in the opening game in Rabat on December 21. (Photo by FRANCK FIFE / AFP)
Workers make the final touches to the outside of Agadir Grand Stadium, Morocco, on 20 December 2025, on the eve of the kick-off of the Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) football tournament. Morocco take on Comoros in the opening game in Rabat on December 21. (Photo by FRANCK FIFE / AFP)
A worker waters the plants at the Agadir Grand Stadium in Agadir, Morocco, on 20 December 2025, on the eve of the kick-off of the Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) football tournament. Morocco take on Comoros in the opening game in Rabat on December 21. (Photo by FRANCK FIFE / AFP)
Men installs Moroccan flags in a sreet of the ancient Medina in Rabat, on December 19, 2025, ahead of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). (Photo by SEBASTIEN BOZON / AFP)