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Originally published by KBC SportsJanuary 7, 2026
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AFCON 2025: Morocco has delivered beyond expectations setting the bar too high
A total of 44matches including 36 group fixtures and 8 rounds of 16, haves been played since the start of the 35th edition of the African Cup of Nations in the Royal Kingdom of Morocco...
✨ Key Highlights
Morocco has set an exceptionally high standard for the 2025 African Cup of Nations (AFCON), with its excellent organization and infrastructure exceeding expectations. The country's successful hosting of the tournament so far suggests its readiness for the 2030 FIFA World Cup.
- 44 matches out of 52 have been played across 9 stadiums in 6 cities, including Rabat, Casablanca, and Marrakech.
- Despite heavy rains during over 75% of the matches, the stadiums' drainage systems have prevented any delays or affected playing surfaces.
- The tournament has already attracted 957,618 fans, surpassing the 2023 AFCON attendance of 817,313 at a similar stage, and is projected to exceed 1 million.
- Next year's co-hosts, Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania, face a significant challenge to match the standards set by Morocco.
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