CAN 2025: Uganda becomes the first team to land in Morocco | OneFootball

Uganda, the first national side to touch down in Morocco

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The Ugandan national football team's plane has landed in recent hours at Mohammed V Airport in Casablanca, marking the beginning of their preparations for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, which will be held in Morocco from December 21, 2025, to January 18, 2026.

The Ugandan delegation thus becomes the first among the 24 qualified teams to arrive in the Kingdom for this major continental showdown.

On platform X, the Ugandan Federation posted a video capturing the team’s arrival, accompanied by the message: "Morocco, here we come! The Uganda Cranes are now in Casablanca."

The Cranes are gearing up for what will be their eighth appearance in the AFCON finals. Their campaign kicks off against Tunisia on December 23 at the Olympic Stadium in Rabat.

They will then face Tanzania on December 27 at the Al Barid Stadium in Rabat, before wrapping up the group stage on December 30 against Nigeria at the Fez Sports Complex.

As for the squad, Belgian head coach Paul Put has revealed a preliminary list of 30 players, with the final squad still to be confirmed.