Morocco to Host AFCON 2025, CAF Confirms

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has confirmed that the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) will take place in Morocco as planned, despite growing anti-government protests in the country.

For more than a week, thousands of young Moroccans have marched through the streets, calling for reforms, better living conditions, and an end to corruption.

The protests have raised questions about Morocco’s ability to safely host Africa’s biggest football event, which is scheduled to begin on December 21 and end on January 18 across nine cities.

Speaking during a CAF meeting in Kinshasa on Monday, CAF President Patrice Motsepe assured fans and officials that there are no plans to move the tournament.

“We (CAF) are absolutely confident the AFCON will go ahead as planned. Morocco is plan A, Morocco is plan B and Morocco is plan C.

“CAF will co-operate and work with the government and all the citizens of Morocco to host the most successful AFCON in history,” he stated.

Motsepe said CAF will continue working closely with the Moroccan government to ensure a successful competition.

The 2025 AFCON is expected to attract some of Africa’s finest footballers, including Egypt’s Mohamed Salah and Morocco’s Achraf Hakimi. Ghana, however, will not take part after finishing bottom of their group in the qualifiers, missing the tournament for the first time since 2004.