Morocco women set to conclude AFCON preparations against Tanzania in Rabat

Morocco’s women’s national team will take on Tanzania on Saturday evening in a friendly fixture designed to fine-tune preparations ahead of the upcoming Women’s Africa Cup of Nations.

The match is scheduled to kick off at 8:30 p.m. local time (GMT+1) at the Olympic Stadium in Rabat.

For fans wishing to follow the encounter, the game is expected to be broadcast live on Moroccan channel Arryadia. Viewers in France can catch the action from 9:30 p.m.

With the 2025 Women’s AFCON just a week away, head coach Jorge Vilda is using this fixture to finalize tactical plans and evaluate squad cohesion.

The Atlas Lionesses have enjoyed an encouraging run of results in recent weeks, building momentum with successive victories over Cape Verde (1–0) and Malawi (4–2).

Saturday’s clash will serve as Morocco’s final warm-up match before the continental showpiece kicks off on July 5.

The team is looking to wrap up preparations on a high and enter the tournament brimming with confidence.

For Tanzania, this fixture represents an equally vital opportunity to assess their readiness against high-calibre opposition.

The East African side is expected to provide a competitive test, giving both teams a realistic simulation of the intensity expected in Morocco later this month.

Jorge Vilda is expected to make full use of the friendly to test tactical flexibility and possibly give fringe players one final chance to stake their claim in the starting XI.

With AFCON rosters now confirmed, this match will be crucial for reinforcing collective routines and sharpening individual form.

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— Équipe du Maroc (@EnMaroc) June 27, 2025

Morocco have been in solid form throughout 2025, having suffered just a single defeat in seven matches.

Their only loss came in April—a narrow 1–0 reverse to Cameroon. Aside from that, they drew 1–1 with Haiti in February and picked up wins against Ghana (1–0), Tunisia (3–1), and Kenya (5–1).

Saturday’s match promises to offer further insight into the Lionesses’ tournament prospects as they aim to make a deep run in front of their home crowd.

A strong showing against Tanzania would not only consolidate recent gains but also send a statement of intent to their AFCON rivals.