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Royal Air Maroc to Add 660 Flights for AFCON 2025
By KUNLE SOLAJA.
Royal Air Maroc, the Official Global Partner and Airline for AFCON 2025, is set to play a pivotal role in ensuring fans get to Morocco with ease.
The airline announced a boost of more than 660 additional flights, representing over 50% increased capacity during the tournament.
Special travel packages will also be rolled out for members of the African diaspora connecting through Casablanca, turning stopovers into opportunities to experience live AFCON matches.
The initiative underscores Morocco’s ambition to make AFCON 2025 accessible to fans worldwide and to cement the tournament’s status as a landmark event in African football.
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With exactly 100 days to the kick-off of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Morocco 2025 on Friday, the Confédération of African Football (CAF) and the Local Organising Committee (LOC) have unveiled the ticketing process for Africa’s biggest football festival.
Fans can begin registering online at tickets.cafonline.com from September 12–24 to receive notifications ahead of the official sales opening.
According to a news report by CAF, tickets will officially go on sale on September 25, with Visa cardholders enjoying a 48-hour exclusive pre-sale window from 12h00 Moroccan time on September 25 to 27.
The general public sale will then open on September 27 at 14h00.
The ticketing programme will run in three phases, with allocations gradually expanding from 30% of stadium capacity in the first two phases to full access in the third phase starting November 21.
CAF also announced that a new partner for Hospitality Packages will be revealed on Monday, September 15.
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By KUNLE SOLAJA.
The clock is ticking towards the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, with host nation Morocco and the Confederation of African Football (CAF) officially launching the 100-day countdown on Thursday. As the excitement builds, the scale of the tournament can be captured in a few striking numbers.
This will be the 35th edition of Africa’s flagship football competition, which has grown in size and stature since its maiden edition in 1957.
A total of 24 nations will vie for the title, including 12 former champions, ensuring a star-studded and fiercely contested event.
The matches will unfold across nine stadiums in six cities — Rabat, Casablanca, Marrakech, Tangier, Agadir, and Fes — with the opening match and final scheduled for the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat.
In all, fans will be treated to 29 days of football action, running from 21 December 2025 to 18 January 2026, making this the first AFCON to be staged in December and to straddle two calendar years.
The audience reach is expected to be unprecedented. CAF projects that as many as 1.2 billion Africanswill follow the tournament worldwide through television, digital platforms, and live attendance.
With just 100 days to go, the stage is set for what promises to be a landmark Africa Cup of Nations — one that blends football with culture, history, and continental pride.
AFCON 2025 by the Numbers
- 35th edition of the Africa Cup of Nations
- 24 nations competing
- 12 past champions
- 9 stadiums across 6 cities
- 29 days of football action
- 1.2 billion African fans expected to follow worldwide
- 100 days of countdown officially begins today
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By KUNLE SOLAJA.
The 2025 Africa Cup of Nations will break new ground by kicking off in December for the very first time in its 68-year history.
The adjustment was made to avoid a clash with FIFA’s expanded Club World Cup, forcing CAF to push Africa’s showpiece into the festive period.
The timing brings with it unique opportunities. Staging AFCON during the holiday season is expected to boost tourism and fan travel, as visitors combine football with end-of-year celebrations in Morocco’s host cities.
But the scheduling also rekindles the familiar club-versus-country debate, as European teams may be reluctant to release their African stars during one of the busiest stretches of the domestic season.
Beyond the immediate concerns, the December start carries symbolic weight: it marks a historic shift, making AFCON 2025 the first edition ever to straddle two calendar years, running from 21 December 2025 to 18 January 2026.
Why December Matters
- New Timing: First AFCON to kick off in December, adjusted due to FIFA’s expanded Club World Cup.
- Festive Season: Tournament coincides with holidays, boosting tourism and fan travel.
- Club vs. Country Debate: European clubs may face pressure releasing players during a busy domestic season.
- Historic Shift: First AFCON to straddle two calendar years — 21 December 2025 to 18 January 2026.
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