CAF Awards 2025: Morocco to host africa’s football gala once again
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has officially announced that the 2025 CAF Awards will take place in Morocco on November 19.
For the third consecutive year, the Kingdom will host Africa’s most prestigious football awards ceremony, celebrating the continent’s finest talents. Top African stars, including Achraf Hakimi, Victor Osimhen, and Mohamed Salah, are expected to attend the glittering event. Coming just weeks before the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), this ceremony reinforces Morocco’s status as a leading hub for African sports excellence.
CAF and SuperSport partner to broadcast AFCON 2025 in Morocco
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has announced a broadcasting agreement with SuperSport for the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations, Morocco 2025. The deal was unveiled at SuperSport’s headquarters in Johannesburg, South Africa. Under this partnership, the tournament will be broadcast across Sub-Saharan Africa in English and several local languages, ensuring millions of fans access to world-class coverage of Africa’s biggest football event.
The signing ceremony brought together CAF President Dr. Patrice Motsepe, CANAL+ Africa President Calvo Mawela, CEO David Mignot, and Rendani Ramovha.
David Mignot emphasized the importance of the recent CANAL+ and MultiChoice merger, describing it as a “unique opportunity to unite expertise and deliver exceptional coverage.”
SuperSport will also launch a dedicated AFCON 2025 channel, featuring expert analysis, football legends, and multilingual commentary throughout the tournament.
AFCON 2025 : Become a volunteer and be part of history!
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has opened applications for volunteers ahead of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco. This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to experience the continent’s biggest football event from behind the scenes and contribute to its success.
🔗 Apply now at cafonline.com/fr/can2025/volunteers.
Morocco’s Mohammed VI University Hospital in Agadir: A new era for health and education
The Mohammed VI University Hospital in Agadir stands as a symbol of Morocco’s growing commitment to medical excellence and sustainable innovation. Built under the High Directives of His Majesty King Mohammed VI, the hospital features 867 beds, cutting-edge medical technology, and a strong academic partnership with Agadir’s Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy. Equipped with Africa’s first “Revo I” surgical robot, a digital patient record system, and an automated pharmaceutical center, the facility embodies the Kingdom’s vision for a smarter, more efficient healthcare system.
AFCON 2025: FAN ID now mandatory for stadium access
Fans attending the CAF Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2025 will be required to present a FAN ID to enter all stadiums.The new digital identification system aims to enhance security, improve fan experience, and streamline stadium access throughout the tournament.Supporters can easily obtain their FAN ID by downloading the official Yalla app — available on both the App Store and Play Store — and completing their registration ahead of the competition.
🎫 No FAN ID, no entry — make sure you’re match-ready!
Morocco sets a new benchmark in healthcare with two world-class hospitals inaugurated by King Mohammed VI
On November 3, 2025, His Majesty King Mohammed VI of Morocco, accompanied by Crown Prince Moulay El Hassan, inaugurated the Mohammed VI International University Hospital Complex in Rabat, and ordered the opening of the Mohammed VI University Hospital in Agadir.
These two state-of-the-art institutions, designed by the Mohammed VI Foundation for Science and Health, represent a major leap forward for Africa’s healthcare landscape.The Rabat complex includes Africa’s first PET-MRI, robotic operating theaters, and a fully automated laboratory platform, while the Agadir facility features the continent’s first 3D robotic surgery system.Beyond healthcare, both hospitals embody a royal vision of equitable access, sustainable infrastructure, and academic excellence across Morocco.
AFCON 2025: 50 Days to Go Before Kickoff in Morocco
This Saturday, November 1, 2025, marks 50 days to go before the start of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Morocco 2025 — the most anticipated football event on the continent.In less than two months, Africa’s finest teams will gather in Morocco for what promises to be a historic and spectacular edition of the competition. Across the host cities, preparations are in full swing, national teams are finalizing their squads, and fans everywhere are counting down the days.From December 21, 2025, to January 18, 2026, the entire continent will come alive to celebrate football, unity, and African pride.The countdown has officially begun — in 50 days, the world’s eyes will turn to Morocco for the grand kickoff of AFCON 2025, where passion, talent, and history will meet once again on African soil.
AFCON Morocco 2025: Global Ticket sales soar past 137,000 as excitement builds
The passion for African football is going global. With less than two months to go before kick-off, the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2025 is already generating record enthusiasm among fans worldwide. Scheduled to take place from December 21, 2025, to January 18, 2026, across nine stadiums in six host cities, the tournament is shaping up to be one of the most celebrated editions in history.
According to the Confederation of African Football (CAF), international ticket sales have surpassed 137,000, far exceeding initial forecasts.Leading the pack is France, with an impressive 109,237 tickets sold during the first two sales phases — a testament to the country’s deep connection with African football. Belgium (7,046 tickets) and the Netherlands (5,958) follow, ahead of the United Kingdom (5,127) and Canada (3,849). Completing the top ten are Germany (3,056), Switzerland (1,714), the United States (1,245), Spain (1,193), and Italy (970).This overwhelming interest highlights how the AFCON’s appeal now extends far beyond Africa, uniting fans from every continent eager to experience one of the world’s most vibrant football festivals.
Fan ID: The Gateway to the AFCON Experience
CAF reminds all supporters that obtaining a Fan ID is mandatory to purchase match tickets. This digital identification, available via the Yalla App (on Google Play and the App Store, or at www.yallamorocco.ma), simplifies the entire fan journey — from visa formalities to stadium access and fan zone entry.To secure your place at the AFCON, follow these steps:1. Download the Yalla App on your smartphone.2. Apply for your Fan ID, and if required, your electronic visa (E-Visa/AEVM) directly through the app.3. Once approved, visit tickets.cafonline.com to buy your tickets for the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2025.Fans are strongly encouraged to complete their Fan ID registration early to ensure smooth access once the next ticket sales phase opens.
Morocco Ready for an African Football Spectacle
As one of Africa’s premier tourist destinations and co-host of the 2030 FIFA World Cup, Morocco is preparing to welcome the continent — and the world — for its first AFCON since 1988.With world-class facilities, passionate crowds, and a vibrant cultural backdrop, AFCON Morocco 2025 promises to be a festival of football, unity, and pride — a celebration of Africa that will echo far beyond the pitch.
AFCON Morocco 2025: CAF Introduces New Fan ID Option for Four African Nations
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has announced an important update to the AFCON Morocco 2025 ticketing process. Starting from October 28, 2025, at 12:30 PM (CET), citizens of Egypt, Tunisia, South Africa, and Zambia — countries whose nationals do not yet hold biometric passports — can now manually enter their personal data on the YALLA app.
This update allows fans to generate their Fan ID and eVisa (AEVM), both of which are mandatory steps before purchasing match tickets on the official CAF ticketing platform: tickets.cafonline.com.
CAF emphasizes that each Fan ID grants access to only one ticket per match and reminds supporters that only the official CAF and Yalla platforms are authorized. Any other website or app claiming to sell tickets is fraudulent and should be avoided.
To assist fans, a dedicated multilingual customer service (Arabic, English, French) is available 24/7 via:
📞 +212 5 30 30 20 30
📧 info@yallamorocco.ma
The Organizing Committee thanks all supporters, media, delegations, and partners for their enthusiasm and reiterates its commitment to ensuring a smooth, secure, and enjoyable ticketing experience ahead of the continent’s biggest football event.
Morocco wins for Africa, shines for the world, celebrates with its king
Morocco Wins for Africa, Shines for the World, Celebrates with Its King
A Global Breakthrough Through Sport
Morocco’s U20 national football team, crowned World Champions 2025 in Chile, represents more than just a sporting victory. It is a continental achievement, a triumph for the Arab world, and a powerful symbol of global recognition for a nation that has made sport a pillar of development.
On royal instructions from His Majesty King Mohammed VI, Crown Prince Moulay El Hassan presided over a ceremony at the Royal Palace in Rabat on Wednesday, honoring the young Atlas Lions for their historic win — the first-ever U20 World Cup title for any Arab or African team.
A Vision Born in 2008 Now Fully Realized
This extraordinary success is rooted in the national sports strategy launched at the 2008 National Sports Conference, which diagnosed the structural challenges of Moroccan sports and laid out a reform agenda based on governance, training, and infrastructure development.
From this vision emerged a flagship initiative: the Mohammed VI Football Academy, inaugurated in 2009–2010. The institution has since become a global model of sports excellence and talent development. No fewer than five players from the 2025 U20 World Cup winning squad are graduates of the academy.
This victory reflects a carefully executed long-term strategy led by King Mohammed VI, who views sports not merely as a recreational outlet but as a powerful tool for social inclusion, economic opportunity, and national pride.
The Fruits of Effort, Discipline, and Determination
Morocco’s U20 triumph follows the senior national team’s historic run to the semi-finals of the FIFA World Cup 2022 in Qatar. Together, these achievements confirm that Moroccan football is no longer a rising force — it is a present-day powerhouse.
These results are built on values that resonate deeply in Moroccan society: discipline, hard work, and perseverance. More than trophies, they represent the coming-of-age of a confident nation — young, proud, and ambitious.
A Kingdom That Dares to Dream
The reception at the Royal Palace was more than a formal recognition; it was a powerful statement: « Morocco believes in its youth. »
In today’s Morocco, sport is a vector of diplomacy, innovation, and unity. The nation is no longer a spectator on the world stage — it is a contender. And as the voice of 40 million citizens rises in one united chant — Dima Maghrib — the message is clear: The sky is the limit.
