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Morocco: 20 AFCONs for a single star

AFCON: Morocco's journey through the editions

As the 2025 AFCON approaches—hosted on home soil—Morocco's journey in the continental competition deserves a look back. The Atlas Lions have built a legacy marked by long waits, missed opportunities, but also a handful of memorable campaigns that have shaped their status on the African stage.

Since their debut in 1972, Morocco's appearances at the tournament break down as follows:– 1972: group stage– 1976: champions– 1978: group stage– 1980: third place– 1986: fourth place– 1988: fourth place– 1992: group stage– 1998: quarter-finals– 2000: group stage– 2002: group stage– 2004: runners-up– 2006: group stage– 2008: group stage– 2012: group stage– 2017: quarter-finals– 2019: round of 16– 2021: quarter-finals– 2023: round of 16

Crowned just once, in 1976, Morocco heads into 2025 determined to finally match their rich potential with continental glory.