Following Morocco’s 1–0 defeat to Senegal in the AFCON 2025 final, Brahim Diaz received public support from the Moroccan government. The forward missed a late panenka penalty during the match played in Rabat.
During a parliamentary session, Prime Minister Aziz Akhannouch addressed Diaz directly, highlighting his performance throughout the tournament. Diaz finished AFCON 2025 as the top scorer with five goals.
The Prime Minister also emphasized the player’s commitment to Morocco after choosing to represent the national team.
