AFCON 2025 Opener: Morocco Look to Start Strong Against Comoros Today
The 2025 Africa Cup of Nations gets underway today as hosts Morocco face Comoros in the opening match in Rabat. As tradition shows, history is firmly on the side of the home team.
In almost every AFCON tournament, the host nation has featured in the opening game, and most have avoided defeat. Over the years, hosts have won the first match more often than they have lost, giving Morocco extra confidence going into today’s contest.
Opening matches have often set the tone for the whole tournament. While there have been a few surprises in the past, home teams usually rise to the occasion, backed by loud support and familiar surroundings.
Morocco will remember that when they last hosted the competition in 1988, they failed to win their opening match and did not reach the final. This time, they will be determined to make a stronger statement and begin their campaign on a positive note.
Comoros, meanwhile, arrive with nothing to lose. They will be hoping to spoil the party and become one of the rare teams to beat a host nation on opening day.
With the tournament officially starting today, all eyes will be on Rabat as Morocco aim to kick off AFCON 2025 with a convincing win and set the pace for the weeks ahead.
