King Mohammed VI praises success of AFCON 2025 hosted by Morocco
At the end of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, held in Morocco from December 21, 2025 to January 18, 2026, King Mohammed VI praised the overall success of the tournament and the national mobilization that contributed to its organization. In an official statement from the Royal...
AFCON 2025: Moroccan government publicly backs Brahim Diaz after missed penalty
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...
AFCON 2025: Nigeria FA president denies clash with Fouzi Lekjaa
The Nigeria Football Federation has denied rumors claiming that its president, Ibrahim Musa Gusau, was involved in an altercation with CAF vice-president Fouzi Lekjaa during an Executive Committee meeting held in Morocco.
In an official statement, Gusau described the...
Why Morocco’s success continues to spark controversy across Africa
Morocco’s rise in African and global football has once again drawn criticism following the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. Allegations of institutional favoritism circulated even before the tournament began, despite the lack of credible evidence.
These claims contrast sharply...
AFCON 2025: Senegalese supporters cause chaos in the Morocco–Senegal final
The AFCON 2025 final, held in Rabat on Sunday, January 18, ended with Senegal defeating Morocco 1-0. The match was overshadowed by violent incidents involving Senegalese supporters in the stands.
Supporters damaged barriers, threw chairs, and attempted to enter the pitch....
AFCON 2025: Joseph Antoine Bell defends Morocco against favoritism claims
Cameroonian football legend Joseph Antoine Bell defended Morocco following the 2025 AFCON final against Senegal. In an interview with RFI, Bell stated: “I do not feel that Morocco was particularly favored by the refereeing. The Fair Play award given to them proves this....
AFCON 2025: Gianni Infantino condemns incidents during Morocco–Senegal final
FIFA President Gianni Infantino, present in the stands during the 2025 AFCON final between Morocco and Senegal, strongly condemned the incidents that occurred during the match. He criticized the behavior of some Senegalese players and staff, particularly after the attempted...
Morocco’s National Team Honored at Royal Reception After AFCON 2025
On the High Instructions of His Majesty King Mohammed VI, may God assist Him, His Royal Highness Prince Moulay Rachid received, on Monday January 19, 2026, at the Palace of Guests in Rabat, members of the Moroccan national football team, finalists of AFCON Morocco 2025....
Morocco Sets Standard for African Football Excellence at AFCON 2025
Morocco, host of AFCON 2025, demonstrates exceptional organizational capacity with modern stadiums, efficient logistics, and high-quality hosting standards
For over fifteen years, Morocco has developed football as a national development driver. Investments in youth...
Morocco Takes CAF and FIFA Action After Senegal Withdraws from 2025 AFCON Final
The Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF) announced on Thursday that it will file a formal complaint with the Confederation of African Football (CAF) and FIFA following Senegal’s withdrawal from the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) final. The decision, triggered after a...












