AFCON Morocco 2025 Diaspora Tour continues with Day 1 of a two-day stop in Paris
## Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2024 Overview
Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2024 Overview
The upcoming Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), scheduled to take place in Morocco, was highlighted during the Diaspora Tour stop in Paris on Wed, Nov 15, 2023. The event featured the unveiling of the trophy near the Eiffel Tower and was attended by notable figures from African football.
The 35th edition of this biennial competition will be held for the first time over the Christmas and New Year period. The opening match is set for Thu, Dec 21, 2023, with hosts Morocco facing Comoros at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat, which has a capacity of 69,500. The tournament will conclude with the final on Thu, Jan 18, 2024, at the same venue.
The upcoming Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), scheduled to take place in Morocco, was highlighted during the Diaspora Tour stop in Paris on Wed, Nov 15, 2023.
The AFCON tournament is seen as a precursor to Morocco's role as a co-host of the 2030 FIFA World Cup. It will serve as an opportunity to showcase Morocco’s capabilities in hosting major international football events.
Based on reporting by Africanews.
