After a Golden Year, Morocco Eyes AFCON 2025 Glory

The year 2025 will be etched in golden letters in the annals of Moroccan sport. Never before had the Kingdom known such footballing euphoria — a cascade of trophies from youth to senior level, crowned by a historic women’s futsal title. A true haul that reflects the remarkable vitality of football in Morocco.

Golden Generation: Morocco’s U-20s Conquer the World

Morocco’s youth first made its mark on the continent in April. On home soil, the U-17 squad opened the trophy tally by winning the Africa Cup of Nations — a vivid sign of the Kingdom’s flourishing youth system.

But the true climax came six months later, across the Atlantic. On October 19 in Chile, the U-20 “Lion Cubs” shattered the glass ceiling by defeating Argentina 2–0 in the FIFA U-20 World Cup final. A landmark victory that earned Morocco its first-ever global football title — and confirmed its youth development system as one of the world’s finest.

The Atlas Lions on the Arab and African stage

The senior sides didn’t stand apart from this wave of victories. In August, the locally based squad set the tone by brilliantly winning the CHAN — a performance that confirmed the strength of the Botola Pro.

In December, it was in Qatar that the A’ team carried the momentum forward, asserting Moroccan dominance across the Arab world. In an epic 3–2 final against Jordan, the Atlas Lions lifted the FIFA Arab Cup 2025 — a crowning achievement for a squad whose talent and consistency saw them through every challenge.

One last challenge for history

U-20 World Cup, U-17 AFCON, CHAN, Women’s Futsal AFCON, Arab Cup — never before has the FRMF trophy cabinet been so full in a single calendar year.

But as the French saying goes, “l’appétit vient en mangeant” — and the Moroccan public now turns its gaze to the ultimate prize. With such momentum, belief in the A team is stronger than ever. Only one crown remains: the Africa Cup of Nations, hosted on home soil from December 21 to January 21. A final triumph would seal this historic run and confirm Morocco’s place as the undisputed king of African football.