CAN 2025 - Morocco vs Comoros: free channels to watch the match live

As the curtain rises on CAN 2025, the opening clash between Morocco and Comoros pits two teams with contrasting journeys. As hosts, Morocco step onto the pitch carrying the weight of a rich yet unfinished legacy—marked by a single title in 1976 and a string of promising but ultimately unfulfilled campaigns. On the other side, Comoros represent the new African wave that shook up the established order from their very first appearance in 2021, clinching a historic qualification for the round of 16.

Comoros: the revelation turned emerging force

Long absent from Africa’s grand stage, the Coelacanths stunned the continent with their organization, discipline, and a collective spirit that earned widespread praise. Their journey in Cameroon proved they could compete with even the most seasoned nations. Now qualified for CAN 2025, they arrive with a clear ambition: to prove their breakthrough was not a one-off, but the beginning of a lasting presence among Africa’s elite.

Morocco: burdened by history, hungry for glory

Since 1972, the Atlas Lions have experienced both triumph and heartbreak—missed opportunities and memorable campaigns. Finalists in 2004 and frequent quarter-finalists, Morocco approach this home edition determined to finally align their potential with silverware. The pressure is palpable, but the groundswell of popular support promises a unique atmosphere to launch the tournament.

Morocco vs Comoros CAN 2025 free and live channels / live broadcast

The opening match will take place on Sunday, December 21 at Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat, with kick-off scheduled for 8:00 p.m. (French time). The showdown between Morocco and Comoros will be broadcast live and free-to-air on the following channels:

• Arryadia HD (RTM 3)
• Arryadia TNT HD
• Canal 2 International (Cameroon)
• Channel 4 Streaming (ALL4 – United Kingdom)
• CRTV Cameroon / CRTV Sports
• E4 UK HD
• ERT 2 Sport Hellas HD
• Gabon 1ère
• IRIB Varzesh HD
• ORTC Comoros
• ORTM 1 & ORTM 2 Mali
• RTI La 3 Côte d’Ivoire
• SABC 2 HD & SABC Sport HD
• TPA 1 Angola
• TV Miramar Mozambique
• Télé Sahel Niger
• YouTube: Channel 4 Sport
• ZNBC TV 1 Zambia

Tactical keys and probable lineups

Morocco:
Bounou – Mazraoui, Aguerd, Saïss (capt.), Salah Eddine – Ounahi, Amrabat, El Aynaoui – Diaz, En-Nesyri, Saibari

Comoros:
Pandor – Bakari, M’Dahoma, Toibibou, Boura – Z. Youssouf, Bourhane – Selemani, M’Changama, Saïd – Maolida

See also: CAN 2025: Morocco, Mali... the predicted Group A standings

Mahdi Zakaria LAZRI |

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