As AFCON don dey finish, na African fans be di real winners.
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As AFCON don dey finish, na African fans be di real winners.As di Africa Cup of Nations dey draw to an end, fans across di kontinent show unity, while di host nation Morocco really welcome guests and promote coexistence.
Fans really enjoy AFCON games for Morocco / Reuters
16 Jenuwari 2026

From when Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) start for Morocco, tournament don spread beyond stadium walls and don promote message of love and unity among fans from all over Africa.

Morocco don collect plenty praise for how dem host wetin fans dey call one of the best AFCON wey don happen for the continent.

For pitch, 24 teams compete for the every-two-years tournament. For outside pitch, fan zones for different places for Morocco make the tournament live with live-watch parties, music events and other activities and celebrations.

Security na priority inside stadiums, where fans full ground to support their teams, and sometimes dem even go dey cheer small for other countries.

Before the round of 16, players from three countries — Tunisia, Mali and Burkina Faso — visit mosque for Casablanca to attend Friday prayers.

The imam reportedly preach say make people live together and condemn racism.

The Tunisian national team post the moment for their X account to make people sabi.

"The Tunisian, Malian, and Burkinabe national teams pray Salat Al-Jumu'ah together for the Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca today," Noussour talk for X. 'Noussour' mean 'Eagles' for Arabic, na nickname for the Tunisian national team.

For years, the Man of the Match trophy no too change, but the Confederation Africaine de Football (CAF) and title sponsor TotalEnergies don redesign am.

Organisers talk say the trophy 'design to symbolise unity, diversity, and African football’s growing global stature' and e get 24 radiant beams, each one represent one of the 24 nations wey dey compete for the finals.

Even AFCON logo wey take inspiration from Moroccan "zellij", a modern and iconic symbol for African football, dey celebrate heritage and unity of the African continent.

Moroccans wey dey bond with guests

During the whole tournament, Moroccan fans show warm welcome and unity to all supporters.

Egyptian YouTuber Marwan Serry wey dey vlog im journey go Agadir say e surprise when e see Moroccan fans dey attend Egypt matches for the group stage and dem dey support the Egyptian team.

For some other scenes, Moroccan fans stand side by side with Burkinabe fans for the same side of the stadium, dey wave both flags and dey dance together.

Tunisia head coach Sami Trabelsi praise Morocco for their hospitality and warm welcome.

Commentator Issam Chaouali, wey popular for the Arab world, call the organisation 'World Cup-level'.

Normally, fans dey travel go stadium to watch games live. But this time Morocco put fan zones where supporters fit gather to watch the matches live.

But e no finish so.

Fan zones become meeting place for fans from across Africa to share traditions, experiences and connect with the cultural richness of the continent.

These areas also allow supporters to bring the tournament to life for public spaces, enjoy local music and dance, and join football activities.

"AFCON different because Africa different. Na celebration of talent, pride and identity, where culture and football join together for full colour," CAF talk.

All eyes dey for the final and third place match

As the tournament dey bring Africans together, all eyes don turn to the January 18 final wey go pair Morocco against Senegal, while Nigeria go play Egypt for third place medal on 17 January.

Egypt still dey number one with record seven AFCON titles, while Nigeria get three titles, the last one na 2013.

Senegal and Morocco each get one title; the Lions of Teranga win theirs in 2021, while the Lions of Atlas win theirs in 1976.