Archive · 22 Dec 2025
Morocco Players Kiss Crown Prince Before AFCON Opener
Before a big football game called the Africa Cup of Nations, the Morocco team showed respect to their Crown Prince, Moulay El Hassan.
They kissed his shoulder, which is a traditional way to show love and respect in Morocco.
Morocco won the game 2-0 against Comoros.
One of their star players, Achraf Hakimi, didn't play because he was injured, but their coach said they are being careful with him and hope he can play in the next games.
The Crown Prince greeted the teams before the game started.
Morocco players kissed Crown Prince Moulay El Hassan's shoulder as a sign of respect before their AFCON opener.
Morocco won their first AFCON 2025 match against Comoros with a score of 2-0.
Goals were scored by Brahim Diaz and Ayoub El Khabi.
Star player Achraf Hakimi was an unused substitute due to an ankle injury.
Head coach Walid Regragui expressed caution about Hakimi's deployment, hoping he can play in upcoming matches.
- Who
- Morocco national football team and Crown Prince Moulay El Hassan
- What
- Morocco players kissed the Crown Prince's shoulder as a sign of respect before their AFCON match
- When
- December 21, 2025
- Where
- Stade Prince Moulhy Abdallah, Morocco
- Why
- The gesture is a long-standing show of respect and love in Morocco
- Event
- AFCON 2025 opener
- Teams
- Morocco vs Comoros
- Score
- Morocco 2-0 Comoros
- Goal Scorers
- Brahim Diaz, Ayoub El Khabi
- Crown Prince
- Moulay El Hassan
- Head Coach
- Walid Regragui
- Star Player
- Achraf Hakimi
- Venue
- Stade Prince Moulhy Abdallah