Is Morocco the New Giant of African Football?
The Morocco national team, led by Brahim Díaz, is just one match away from achieving a dream shared by many nations: winning a continental title at home. After 22 years away from an AFCON final
The Morocco national team, led by Brahim Díaz, is just one match away from achieving a dream shared by many nations: winning a continental title at home. After 22 years away from an AFCON final, the Atlas Lions are back on the biggest stage, and their recent achievements suggest the rise of a new African powerhouse.
How many AFCON titles has Morocco won?
This Sunday, against Senegal, Morocco will chase their second Africa Cup of Nations title. Their only triumph came in 1976, while their last final appearance ended in heartbreak in 2004, when they fell to Tunisia.
Morocco, the new kings of Africa?
Beyond the advantage of playing at home, Morocco entered AFCON 2025 as one of the top favorites, powered by a string of recent international successes.
The Atlas Lions were the breakout team of the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar, finishing fourth after a historic run that ended against Croatia.
That momentum continued with qualification for the Olympic Games and a historic U-20 World Cup title, where Morocco defeated Argentina.
While African nations have traditionally shone at youth level, Morocco appear to have successfully translated that success to the senior team, strengthening their case as an emerging continental giant.
