فاس نيوز ميديا جريدة الكترونية جهوية تعنى بشؤون و أخبار جهة فاس مكناس – متجددة على مدار الساعة
The Moroccan capital, Rabat, will host the final match of the 2025 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (CAN 2025) on Saturday, July 26, 2025, at 9:00 PM local time (GMT+1). The match will see the Moroccan national team face a strong and favored Nigerian squad at the Rabat Olympic Stadium.
Morocco secured their place in the final after a thrilling victory over Ghana in a penalty shootout (5-4), following a 1-1 draw in the semi-finals. The “Lions of the Atlas” previously reached the final in the 2022 edition, also hosted by Morocco, reflecting significant progress in the country’s women’s football.
The match will be broadcast live on the “Arryadia” terrestrial channel and “beIN Sports,” allowing fans across Africa and the Arab world to follow this major women’s football event.
Since 2020, Morocco’s women’s national team has seen remarkable development, supported by substantial efforts from the Royal Moroccan Football Federation to strengthen women’s football by providing resources and technical support, as well as recruiting several dual-national players from France and Spain. In 2023, Morocco appointed Spanish coach Jorge Vilda, former head coach of the Spanish women’s national team and 2023 World Cup champion, succeeding French coach Reynald Pedros and continuing the strategy of calling up dual-nationality players.
Despite strong enthusiasm and home support, Morocco faces Nigeria, a team holding a record nine Africa Cup of Nations titles. Nigeria advanced to the final by defeating the defending champions South Africa 2-1 in the semi-finals, demonstrating their experience and strength in continental competitions.
For the Moroccan “Lions of the Atlas,” playing the final on home soil presents a historic opportunity to make a new chapter in Moroccan women’s sports and claim their first continental title.
This match is a battle of dreams, ambition, and challenge—Morocco aims to delight its fans and achieve a historic feat, while Nigeria seeks to maintain its dominance over the continent and defend its crown.
