CAF President Dr. Patrice Motsepe has firmly dismissed any possibility of moving the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations from Morocco, despite growing political tensions in the North African nation.
The tournament is scheduled to run from December 21, 2025, to January 18, 2026.
Speaking at the 47th Ordinary Congress in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo, Motsepe left no room for doubt about CAF's commitment to Morocco as host nation. "For me, our position is clear because Morocco is Plan A, Morocco is Plan B and Morocco is Plan C," he declared.
The CAF president's strong endorsement comes amid ongoing protests in Morocco where citizens have demonstrated against government priorities, particularly the investment in stadiums for the 2030 FIFA World Cup while facing domestic issues like education reforms and unemployment.
The protests, marked by slogans such as "Dignity before Stadiums," have resulted in two confirmed deaths and multiple injuries, drawing condemnation from international human rights groups.
Despite these challenges, Motsepe expressed absolute confidence in Morocco's ability to host successfully. "We are absolutely confident. CAF will cooperate and work together with the government, the people and all the citizens of Morocco to host the most successful AFCON in history," he stated.
The 2025 tournament will proceed without Ghana's Black Stars, who failed to qualify for the AFCON for the first time since 2004.
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