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 Cabinet, the King expressed his gratitude to Moroccan citizens and institutions for their exemplary commitment to the event.
Press release from the Royal Cabinet
At the conclusion of the 35th edition of the Africa Cup of Nations, enthusiastically hosted by the Kingdom of Morocco from December 21, 2025, to January 18, 2026, His Majesty King Mohammed VI, may God assist him, wishes to express his gratitude to all members of the nation who contributed admirably to the complete success of this magnificent event.
His Majesty the King would particularly like to congratulate all citizens throughout the Kingdom’s cities for their efforts and thank each and every one of them for their wonderful contribution to this historic success, which has been recognized and praised around the world.
The Sovereign extends his compliments to the millions of Moroccans, women, men, and children who have continued to support, each in their own way and always in an exemplary manner, their national team, now ranked 8th best in the world. This remarkable result is the fruit of a proactive, high-level sports and infrastructure policy, as well as the patriotic choice made by the talented children of Moroccans around the world to wear the national team jersey and defend its colors with pride and panache.
This edition of the continental competition will go down in history because, beyond its excellent sporting results, it has demonstrated the qualitative leap that the Kingdom has made on the path to development and progress, the result of a long-term vision and a unique and successful Moroccan model that places the citizen at the center of all ambitions.
Therefore, even if this great continental football festival hosted by the Kingdom seems to have been sadly marred by the unfortunate episode in the final minutes of the final match between the national teams of Morocco and Senegal, during which regrettable incidents and deplorable acts occurred, the fact remains that once the passion has subsided, inter-African brotherhood will naturally reassert itself, because Morocco’s success is also Africa’s success. Morocco remains proud to have offered, on its soil, a month of popular joy and sporting excitement, and to have contributed to the influence of Africa and its football.
Furthermore, in the face of denigration and attempts to discredit him, His Majesty the King, may God assist him, remains convinced that hostile intentions will never succeed, that the Moroccan people know how to weigh things up and will not allow themselves to be drawn into resentment and discord. Nothing can alter the close ties cultivated over centuries between our African peoples, nor the fruitful cooperation built with the various countries of the continent and strengthened by ever more ambitious partnerships.
The Kingdom of Morocco is and will remain a great African country, faithful to the spirit of brotherhood, solidarity, and respect that it has always cultivated towards its continent. In accordance with the Sovereign’s enlightened vision, Morocco will continue its determined and constant commitment to a united and prosperous Africa, in particular through the mutual sharing of its experiences, expertise, and know-how.
