The iconic Mohammed V National Theatre in Rabat, Morocco, is buzzing with excitement as it prepares to host the Final Draw for the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Morocco 2025.
Scheduled for Monday, 27 January, at 19:00 local time (18:00 GMT), the event will reveal the group stage opponents for the 24 participating nations in the tournament.
Branding for the prestigious competition has transformed the theatre’s elegant facade, blending vibrant AFCON colours with Moroccan heritage.
Posters and logos celebrate the spirit of Africa’s most celebrated football competition, creating an atmosphere of pride and anticipation.
The Mohammed V National Theatre, inaugurated in 1961 by King Hassan II, is a cultural landmark in Rabat.
Its rich history and Moroccan architecture provide a fitting backdrop for this major event. Moroccan producer RedOne is set to deliver musical performances, adding a unique cultural touch to the occasion.
Rabat, with its coastal charm and 1.8 million residents, is embracing the AFCON fever. Visitors and locals are eagerly awaiting the draw, which will be graced by national team coaches, African football icons, and dignitaries. Among the attendees are Côte d’Ivoire’s Emerse Faé, Senegal’s Pape Bouna Thiaw, and African legends like Rigobert Song and Mustapha Hadji.
The draw will divide the 24 teams into six groups of four, with the top two teams and four best third-placed sides advancing to the knockouts.