Football fever grips Morocco amid Africa Cup of Nations - Aletihad News Center

Thursday 12 Mar 2026 Abu Dhabi UAE

Podcast Infograph Caricature Programs E-Books

Business News Markets Stocks Currencies Commodities

Today's Edition

Sports

Football fever grips Morocco amid Africa Cup of Nations

Women pass by a stand selling Morocco flags in the old town of Rabat, on January 9, 2025 during the Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) football tournament. (AFP)

People play football at Imsouane beach, north of Agadir, Morocco on January 8, 2026 during the Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) football tournament. (AFP)

Morocco fans celebrate their second goal scored by Morocco's Ismael Saibari during the Quarter Final match against Cameroon on January 9, 2026. (REUTERS)

A woman passes by a stand selling Morocco merchandising in the old town of Rabat, on January 9, 2026 during the Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) football tournament. (AFP)

A man reads a newspaper at a cafe in front of Fes Railway Station, with a news headline of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), in the Moroccan city of Fes, January 5, 2026. (REUTERS)

A 13-year-old goalkeeper saves a shot while playing soccer on the beach in Tangier, Morocco, January 7, 2026. (REUTERS)

People play football at Imsouane beach, north of Agadir, Morocco on January 8, 2026 during the Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) football tournament. (AFP)

Passengers walk at Fes Railway Station, decorated with Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) theme colors, in the Moroccan city of Fes, January 5, 2026. (REUTERS)

Source: AFP, REUTERS

Sports

First aid shipment of ‘Humaid Air Bridge’ arrives in Gaza

Today 08:59

NCM: Lowest temperature recorded across UAE on Thursday was 14.1°C in Jais Mountain

Today 08:51

UAE condemns unprovoked Iranian drone attack on Salalah Port in Oman

Today 08:30

Oman working to contain fire at Salalah port after drones strike

Today 03:28

Copyrights reserved to Aletihad News Center © 2026