A convincing 3-0 victory over Zambia on Monday for the Africa Cup of Nations hosts lifted the mood in Morocco as coach Walid Regragui put criticism of his team’s start to the tournament down to the passion of the fans.

Zambia faces Morocco in a crucial AFCON Group A decider on Monday. Get the predicted lineups, how to watch live worldwide, and a full match preview.

While the Africa Cup of Nations hosts have grand ambitions on and off the field, not everyone is happy about it

Morocco forward Ayoub El Kaabi netted a double and midfield maestro Brahim Diaz added another as the Africa Cup of Nations hosts turned in a convincing performance in outclassing Zambia 3-0 on Monday to top Group A.

Morocco captain Achraf Hakimi has appealed for the host nation’s supporters to stop whistling the team at the Africa Cup of Nations.

Uganda has intensified its destination marketing drive in North Africa, with the Uganda Tourism Board (UTB), in partnership with the Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA), hosting a high-profile Uganda Night cultural showcase in Rabat.

Morocco’s Minister of Justice expressed regret over his past opposition to draft a bill that sought to regulate social media use