The Stade Olympique de Rabat, also known as the Stade Annexe Olympique de Prince Moulay Abdellah, is a modern venue in Rabat originally designed for athletics. For AFCON 2025, this unique stadium (with a capacity of 21,000) will serve as a host venue for football matches, adding a distinctive dimension to the tournament.
AFCON 2025 Fixtures at Stade Olympique de Rabat
| 23 December | Group stage |
 Tunisia Uganda | 3 1 |
| 27 December | Group stage |
 Benin Botswana | 1 0 |
| 30 December | Group stage |
 Tanzania Tunisia | 1 1 |
About Stade Olympique de Rabat
Built in 2023 as a replacement for the city’s former athletics facilities, the Stade Olympique de Rabat features an eight-lane track and nine sprint lanes. Although primarily an athletics stadium, its central field is perfectly suited for football. Combined with its modern infrastructure and spacious design, it offers an excellent atmosphere for the matches of AFCON 2025.
Teams Playing at Stade Olympique de Rabat
During the group stage of AFCON 2025, the following national teams will play their matches at the Stade Olympique de Rabat.
Tunisia
Tunisia, nicknamed “The Carthage Eagles”, is one of the most consistent performers at the Africa Cup with 22 appearances and claiming their only title in 2004. Under coach Sami Trabelsi, the North African side is determined to end a 20-year wait for another trophy in 2025.
Uganda
Uganda is gearing up for its eighth AFCON appearance, underlining its growing reputation as a formidable opponent on the continent. Coached by Paul Put, the team (nicknamed “The Cranes”) is known for resilience and tactical discipline.
Tanzania
Tanzania, nicknamed “The Taifa Stars”, has qualified for back-to-back AFCON tournaments for the first time in history. With their energetic style of play, they will be aiming to cause an upset. Under coach Hemed Morocco, the team relies on creativity and unity as they push to break through the group stage for the first time.
Benin
Benin heads back to the continental stage aiming to surprise again, after their impressive quarter-final run in 2019. Under the guidance of coach Gernot Rohr, the Cheetahs are ready to test themselves against Africa’s elite once more.
Botswana
Botswana, known as “The Zebras”, returns as a underdog to the AFCON stage after their debut in 2012, bringing new hope following a strong qualifying campaign. Led by coach Morena Ramoreboli and with striker Tumisang Orebonye, who boasts experience at the highest African level, they will be looking to spring surprises once again.