AFCON 2025: The Atlas Lions Honored in Rabat

Under the High Instructions of His Majesty King Mohammed VI, may God assist Him, His Royal Highness Prince Moulay Rachid received, in Rabat, the members of the National Football Team, finalists of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Morocco 2025. This official reception honors the remarkable journey of the Atlas Lions during this edition, hosted on Moroccan soil.

Marked by strong public engagement and a high level of competition, AFCON Morocco 2025 highlighted the solidity and maturity of the Moroccan national team. Throughout the tournament, the team demonstrated a well-structured organization, a strong collective spirit, and consistent performances, reflecting its ability to compete at the highest continental level. The Atlas Lions thus reached the final of the competition following a controlled and accomplished campaign.

This achievement further strengthens Morocco’s position as one of the leading references in African football. At the conclusion of AFCON Morocco 2025, the national team reached 8th place in the FIFA World Ranking, a historic milestone, rising to first place in Africa and confirming its status as the leading Arab football nation. This positive momentum reaffirms the Kingdom’s place among the most competitive national teams on the global stage.