Two of African football's biggest names, Achraf Hakimi and Mohamed Salah, are hoping to lead their nations to glory as the Africa Cup of Nations gets ready to kick off in Morocco.

The opening match will take place on Sunday, December 21 at Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat, with kick-off scheduled for 8:00 p.m. (French time). The showdown between Morocco and Comoros will be broadcast live and free-to-air on the following channels:

As favorites, the Atlas Lions take on Comoros on Sunday, December 21, in the opening match of the Africa Cup of Nations. This tournament serves as a test ahead of the 2030 World Cup, which Morocco will co-host with Spain and Portugal.

Abderrazzaq Hamed Allah scored twice to lead Morocco to the Arab Cup title in a 3-2 win over Jordan after extra time.

Find all the streaming details for the Africa Cup of Nations 2025 tournament opener between Morocco and Comoros.

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