As hosts of AFCON 2025, Morocco step into the spotlight with the eyes of an entire continent upon them. The tournament will be more than just a footballing spectacle, it is a chance for the Atlas Lions to showcase their strength on home soil. Long regarded as one of Africa’s elite teams, Morocco enter the competition with lofty expectations and the belief that this could be their moment. On this page, you will find everything about their AFCON journey: from the team profile and fixtures to their coach, star players and history at the tournament.
- Nickname: The Atlas Lions
- Head coach: Walid Regragui
- Football Association: Fédération Royale Marocaine de Football
- AFCON appearances: 20 times
- FIFA ranking: 12
Morocco’s Match Schedule
Morocco has been drawn into Group A, alongside Mali, Zambia and the Comoros. Below is their full group stage schedule, including dates, times and venues. So you know exactly when to follow the Atlas Lions.
| 21 December | Group stage |
 Morocco Comoros | 2 0 |
| 26 December | Group stage |
Morocco Mali | 1 1 |
| 29 December | Group stage |
 Zambia Morocco | 0 3 |
| 4 January | Round of 16 |
Morocco Tanzania | 1 0 |
| 9 January | Quarter-final |
 Cameroon Morocco | 0 2 |
| 14 January | Semi-final |
 Nigeria Morocco | 0 0 (P) |
| 18 January | Final |
 Senegal Morocco | 1 (AET) 0 |
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Stats Morocco AFCON 2025
Top scorer
| # | Player | Goals |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Brahim Díaz | 5 |
| 2. | Ayoub El Kaabi | 3 |
| 3. | Ismael Saibari | 1 |
Assists
| # | Player | Assists |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Azzedine Ounahi | 2 |
| 2. | Noussair Mazraoui | 1 |
| 3. | Achraf Hakimi | 1 |
| 4. | Nayef Aguerd | 1 |
| 5. | Abdessamad Ezzalzouli | 1 |
| 6. | Anass Salah-Eddine | 1 |
| 7. | Ayoub El Kaabi | 1 |
Rating
| # | Player | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Noussair Mazraoui | 7,5 |
| 2. | Achraf Hakimi | 7,4 |
| 3. | Adam Masina | 7,3 |
| 4. | Nayef Aguerd | 7,3 |
| 5. | Bono | 7,2 |
| 6. | Abdessamad Ezzalzouli | 7,2 |
| 7. | Ismael Saibari | 7,0 |
| 8. | Brahim Díaz | 7,0 |
| 9. | Bilal El Khannouss | 7,0 |
| 10. | Neil El Aynaoui | 6,9 |
Morocco Squad
Keepers:
Munir El Kajoui (RS Berkane), Yassine Bounou (Al-Hilal), El Mehdi Al Harrar (Raja Casablanca)
Defenders:
Achraf Hakimi (PSG), Mohamed Chibi (Pyramids), Jawad El Yamiq (Al-Najma), Romain Saïss (Al-Sadd), Abdelhamid Aït Boudlal (Stade Rennais), Nayef Aguerd (Olympique Marseille), Adam Masina (Torino), Noussair Mazraoui (Manchester United), Anass Salah-Eddine (PSV)
Midfielders:
Oussama Targhalline (Feyenoord), Sofyan Amrabat (Real Betis), Ismael Saibari (PSV), Neil El Aynaoui (AS Roma), Bilal El Khannouss (Stuttgart), Azzedine Ounahi (Girona)
Attackers:
Brahim Díaz (Real Madrid), Ilias Akhomach (Villareal), Chemsdine Talbi (Sunderland), Youssef En-Nesyri (Fenerbahçe), Ayoub El Kaabi (Olympiakos), Soufiane Rahimi (Al-Ain), Abdessamad Ezzalzouli (Real Betis), Eliesse Ben Seghir (Bayer Leverkusen)
Head Coach Morocco
Walid Regragui, a 49-year-old former Moroccan international, has been in charge since 2022. Before taking over the national team, he enjoyed success as a club coach, leading FUS Rabat, Wydad Casablanca and Qatari side Al-Duhail.
Under Regragui, Morocco enjoyed a historic run at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, becoming the first African nation to ever reach the semi-finals. His ability to quickly build a united, disciplined and competitive squad earned widespread acclaim. Now he aims to replicate that success on the continental stage.
Star Player Morocco
Brahim Díaz has quickly become one of the standout names in Morocco’s squad. Currently at Real Madrid, he developed under Pep Guardiola at Manchester City before making his mark during a successful loan spell at AC Milan. Returning to Spain in 2023, he has established himself as a creative and versatile attacker.
Since switching allegiance from Spain to Morocco, Díaz has adapted seamlessly to the Atlas Lions. He impressed from his debut against Angola, combining flair with decisive end product. During the AFCON 2025 qualifiers, he emerged as one of Morocco’s most prolific scorers, netting seven times to underline his importance. His creativity, eye for goal, and ability to unlock defenses make him the centerpiece of Morocco’s attack.
Morocco AFCON History
Morocco have been a constant presence at the Africa Cup, with a proud yet at times inconsistent record. Their greatest triumph came in 1976, when they lifted the trophy in Ethiopia (their only title to date). They returned to the final in 2004, narrowly losing to hosts Tunisia.
Since then, the Atlas Lions have often reached the knockout stages but fallen short of the ultimate prize. Still, their regular qualification and ability to compete at the highest level underline their status as one of Africa’s footballing giants.
In recent editions, Morocco have proven themselves a force once again. They reached the quarter-finals in both 2021 and 2023, while their World Cup exploits in Qatar further highlighted their rise. With a talented generation of players and home advantage, expectations for AFCON 2025 could not be higher.
Road to AFCON 2025
Though already qualified as hosts, Morocco took part in Group B of the qualifiers and dominated from start to finish. They finished with maximum points (18) and an astonishing +24 goal difference. Among their highlights was a 7–0 demolition of Lesotho and back-to-back emphatic wins against the Central African Republic. It was a campaign that showcased their depth, attacking firepower, and defensive solidity.
| Friday 6 September 2024 | |
Morocco Gabon | 4 1 |
| Monday 9 September 2024 | |
 Lesotho Morocco | 0 1 |
| Saturday 12 October 2024 | |
Morocco Central African Republic | 5 0 |
| Tuesday 15 October 2024 | |
| Central African Republic Morocco | 0 4 |
| Monday 11 November 2024 | |
| Gabon Morocco | 1 5 |
| Tuesday 19 November 2024 | |
| Morocco Lesotho | 7 0 |
| Team | PTS | G | W | D | L | GD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morocco | 18 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | +24 |
| Gabon | 10 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | -2 |
| Lesotho | 4 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | -11 |
| Central African Rep. | 3 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 5 | -11 |
Stats
Top Scorers
| Player | Goals | |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Brahim Díaz | 7 |
| 2. | Soufiane Rahimi | 3 |
| 3. | Youssef En-Nesyri | 3 |
| 4. | Hakim Ziyech | 2 |
| 5. | Azzedine Ounahi | 2 |
| 6. | Abdessamad Ezzalzouli | 2 |
| 7. | Eliesse Ben Seghir | 2 |
| 8. | Ismael Saibari | 2 |
| 9. | Ayoub El Kaabi | 1 |
| 10. | Achraf Hakimi | 1 |
| 11. | Jamal Harkass | 1 |
Assists
| Player | Assists | |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Azzedine Ounahi | 3 |
| 2. | Abdessamad Ezzalzouli | 3 |
| 3. | Soufiane Rahimi | 2 |
| 4. | Youssef En-Nesyri | 1 |
| 5. | Youssef Belammari | 1 |
| 6. | Nayef Aguerd | 1 |
| 7. | Ismael Saibari | 1 |
| 8. | Adam Aznou | 1 |
| 9. | Achraf Hakimi | 1 |
| 10. | Sofyan Amrabat | 1 |
| 11. | Eliesse Ben Seghir | 1 |
Players Rating
| Player | Rating | |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Brahim Díaz | 8,2 |
| 2. | Abdessamad Ezzalzouli | 7,9 |
| 3. | Hakim Ziyech | 7,9 |
| 4. | Eliesse Ben Seghir | 7,8 |
| 5. | Azzedine Ounahi | 7,7 |
| 6. | Achraf Hakimi | 7,7 |
| 7. | Ismael Saibari | 7,6 |
| 8. | Jamal Harkass | 7,6 |
| 9. | Adam Aznou | 7,5 |
| 10. | Soufiane Rahimi | 7,5 |