Confederation of African Football (CAF) President Patrice Motsepe has expressed full confidence that the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations will take place in Morocco as scheduled, despite ongoing anti-government demonstrations across the country.
For over a week, young Moroccans have filled the streets nightly, demanding an end to corruption, better governance, and improved social services, particularly in health and education. The protests, now in their ninth consecutive night, have underscored growing frustration over inequality and economic hardship.
Nevertheless, Motsepe insisted the tournament’s plans remain unchanged. Speaking at a CAF executive gathering in Kinshasa, he said, “We are absolutely confident the AFCON will go ahead as planned. Morocco is plan A, Morocco is plan B, and Morocco is plan C.”
He added that CAF would continue working closely with the Moroccan government and its people to ensure the most successful edition of the continental championship.
The 2025 AFCON is scheduled to run from December 21 to January 18 across nine venues in Morocco, featuring 24 national teams. Among the top stars expected to participate are Egypt’s Mohamed Salah and Morocco’s Achraf Hakimi.
