Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON 2025) Schedule Morocco Time
The Africa Cup of Nations 2025 — the 34th edition of the continent’s premier football tournament — will light up Morocco from December 2025 to January 2026. As the host nation, Morocco welcomes 24 teams to its iconic cities: Rabat, Casablanca, Tangier, Fez, Agadir, and Marrakesh. The tournament promises electrifying action, passionate supporters, and unforgettable moments as African giants battle for continental glory.
🏆 Host Country: Morocco 📅 Dates: December 21 2025 – January 18 2026 🏟️ Venues: Rabat, Casablanca, Tangier, Agadir, Fez, Marrakesh 🕐 Time Zone: Morocco Time (WET / UTC + 0)
Group Stage Fixtures — Morocco Local Time
Below is the AFCON 2025 schedule converted from CET to Morocco Time, giving fans the correct local kickoff times to follow their favorite teams.
Group A – Morocco, Mali, Zambia, Comoros
Date
Time (Morocco)
Match
Venue
Dec 21
7:00 PM
Morocco vs Comoros
Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium, Rabat
Dec 22
2:30 PM
Mali vs Zambia
Mohammed V Stadium, Casablanca
Dec 26
12:00 PM
Morocco vs Mali
Rabat
Dec 26
2:30 PM
Zambia vs Comoros
Casablanca
Dec 29
5:30 PM
Zambia vs Morocco
Rabat
Dec 29
5:30 PM
Comoros vs Mali
Casablanca
Group B – Egypt, South Africa, Angola, Zimbabwe
Date
Time (Morocco)
Match
Venue
Dec 22
5:00 PM
Egypt vs Zimbabwe
Adrar Stadium, Agadir
Dec 22
7:30 PM
South Africa vs Angola
Marrakesh Stadium
Dec 26
5:00 PM
Egypt vs South Africa
Agadir
Dec 26
7:30 PM
Angola vs Zimbabwe
Marrakesh
Dec 29
7:30 PM
Angola vs Egypt
Agadir
Dec 29
7:30 PM
Zimbabwe vs South Africa
Marrakesh
Group C – Nigeria, Tunisia, Uganda, Tanzania
Date
Time (Morocco)
Match
Venue
Dec 23
12:00 PM
Nigeria vs Tanzania
Fez Stadium
Dec 23
2:30 PM
Tunisia vs Uganda
Prince Moulay Abdellah Annex, Rabat
Dec 27
12:00 PM
Nigeria vs Tunisia
Fez
Dec 27
2:30 PM
Uganda vs Tanzania
Rabat (Annex)
Dec 30
5:00 PM
Uganda vs Nigeria
Fez
Dec 30
5:00 PM
Tanzania vs Tunisia
Rabat (Annex)
Group D – Senegal, DR Congo, Benin, Botswana
Date
Time (Morocco)
Match
Venue
Dec 23
5:00 PM
Senegal vs Botswana
Ibn Batouta Stadium, Tangier
Dec 23
7:30 PM
DR Congo vs Benin
Al Barid Stadium, Rabat
Dec 27
5:00 PM
Senegal vs DR Congo
Tangier
Dec 27
7:30 PM
Benin vs Botswana
Rabat (Al Barid)
Dec 30
7:30 PM
Benin vs Senegal
Tangier
Dec 30
7:30 PM
Botswana vs DR Congo
Rabat (Al Barid)
Group E – Algeria, Burkina Faso, Equatorial Guinea, Sudan
Date
Time (Morocco)
Match
Venue
Dec 24
12:00 PM
Algeria vs Sudan
Moulay Hassan Stadium, Rabat
Dec 24
2:30 PM
Burkina Faso vs Equatorial Guinea
Mohammed V Stadium, Casablanca
Dec 28
12:00 PM
Algeria vs Burkina Faso
Rabat (Moulay Hassan)
Dec 28
2:30 PM
Equatorial Guinea vs Sudan
Casablanca
Dec 31
5:00 PM
Equatorial Guinea vs Algeria
Rabat (Moulay Hassan)
Dec 31
5:00 PM
Sudan vs Burkina Faso
Casablanca
Group F – Ivory Coast, Cameroon, Gabon, Mozambique
Date
Time (Morocco)
Match
Venue
Dec 24
5:00 PM
Ivory Coast vs Mozambique
Marrakesh Stadium
Dec 24
7:30 PM
Cameroon vs Gabon
Adrar Stadium, Agadir
Dec 28
5:00 PM
Ivory Coast vs Cameroon
Marrakesh
Dec 28
7:30 PM
Gabon vs Mozambique
Agadir
Dec 31
7:30 PM
Gabon vs Ivory Coast
Marrakesh
Dec 31
7:30 PM
Mozambique vs Cameroon
Agadir
AFCON 2025 Knockout Stage Schedule (Morocco Time)
Round of 16
Date
Time (Morocco)
Match
Venue
Jan 3
5:00 PM
Group D winners vs 3rd B/E/F
Tangier
Jan 3
7:30 PM
Group A runners-up vs Group C runners-up
Casablanca
Jan 4
5:00 PM
Group A winners vs 3rd C/D/E
Rabat
Jan 4
7:30 PM
Group B runners-up vs Group F runners-up
Rabat (Al Barid)
Jan 5
5:00 PM
Group B winners vs 3rd A/C/D
Agadir
Jan 5
7:30 PM
Group C winners vs 3rd A/B/F
Fez
Jan 6
5:00 PM
Group E winners vs Group D runners-up
Rabat (Moulay Hassan)
Jan 6
7:30 PM
Group F winners vs Group E runners-up
Marrakesh
Quarterfinals
Date
Time (Morocco)
Match
Venue
Jan 9
5:00 PM
Winners RO16 2 vs Winners RO16 1
Tangier
Jan 9
7:30 PM
Winners RO16 4 vs Winners RO16 3
Rabat
Jan 10
5:00 PM
Winners RO16 7 vs Winners RO16 6
Marrakesh
Jan 10
7:30 PM
Winners RO16 5 vs Winners RO16 8
Agadir
Semifinals
Date
Time (Morocco)
Match
Venue
Jan 14
5:00 PM
Winners QF1 vs Winners QF4
Tangier
Jan 14
7:30 PM
Winners QF3 vs Winners QF2
Rabat
Third-Place Playoff
Date
Time (Morocco)
Match
Venue
Jan 17
7:00 PM
Losers SF1 vs Losers SF2
Casablanca
AFCON 2025 Final — Morocco Time
Date
Time (Morocco)
Match
Venue
Jan 18
7:00 PM
Winners SF1 vs Winners SF2
Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium, Rabat
AFCON 2025 Venues Overview
City
Stadium
Capacity
Rabat
Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium
53 000
Casablanca
Mohammed V Stadium
45 000
Tangier
Ibn Batouta Stadium
68 000
Agadir
Adrar Stadium
45 500
Fez
Fez Stadium
35 000
Marrakesh
Marrakesh Stadium
45 000
These world-class venues will host both group stage and knockout matches, with Morocco’s modern infrastructure ensuring smooth travel and accommodation for visiting fans.
Time Conversion Note
All times above are converted from CET to Morocco Time (CET − 1 hour). For global viewers:
West Africa Time (WAT) = Morocco Time + 1 hour
East Africa Time (EAT) = Morocco Time + 3 hours
South Africa Standard Time (SAST) = Morocco Time + 2 hours
This ensures fans from across Africa can easily sync their viewing schedules.
Key Highlights to Watch in AFCON 2025
Morocco’s Home Advantage: As hosts, the Atlas Lions enter as favorites after strong World Cup and AFCON performances.
Power Clashes: Heavyweights like Nigeria, Senegal, and Algeria bring star-studded squads looking to claim glory.
Emerging Nations: Comoros and Tanzania aim to build on recent progress and shock the giants.
Venues and Atmosphere: Morocco’s stadiums promise electrifying crowds and perfect playing conditions.
AFCON 2025 — Morocco’s Commitment to African Football
Morocco’s organization of AFCON 2025 underlines its dedication to the growth of African football. With advanced infrastructure, modern transport links, and strong security measures, the nation sets a benchmark for future tournaments.
The event will also boost tourism, bringing fans from across Africa and beyond to experience the rich culture, cuisine, and hospitality of Morocco.
