Prominent French media praise Morocco’s organization of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations
Following the remarkable success of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, prestigious French media outlets continue to spotlight Morocco’s exceptional organization and the strategic significance of this continental event. Newspapers such as Ouest-France, Le Monde, and Le Journal du Dimanche have not only commended the sporting aspect but also highlighted Morocco’s ability to leverage sports as a diplomatic tool and a means for international cooperation.
Ouest-France, in an analysis titled “How Mohammed VI Made Football a Strategic Lever for Morocco,” emphasized that the kingdom did not merely host the tournament but also established its pivotal position between Africa, Europe, and the Arab world, showcasing its organizational capability and presenting an image of stability and modernity.
On another front, Le Monde discussed one of the key pillars of Morocco’s success—security—in an article titled “Africa Cup of Nations 2025: Moroccan Security Model Gets Praise,” pointing out the deployment of police stations and temporary courts within stadiums, alongside the use of cutting-edge surveillance technologies and drones, which turned the tournament into a model to emulate for securing major events.
Meanwhile, Le Journal du Dimanche stirred debate by publishing on platform X a message stating: “Africa Cup of Nations 2025: Moroccan Success Highlights Algerian Delay,” clearly reflecting the regional perspective of Morocco’s success and the comparisons that are now being made between Morocco and neighboring countries in terms of sports infrastructure and event management.
After over a month of competitions and 51 matches across six cities, without any significant incidents, continental stars like Samuel Eto’o and Mohamed Salah referred to the quality of Morocco’s organization as “exemplary.” At the same time, international entities such as the FBI monitored the Moroccan experience to draw lessons ahead of upcoming global tournaments.
Morocco’s success in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations was not merely a sporting event but became a testament to the kingdom’s ability to place sports at the center of its diplomatic strategy, transforming football into a universal language of cooperation, dialogue, and regional stability. Under the leadership of His Majesty King Mohammed VI, Morocco once again proves to be a reliable partner capable of securing major events and enhancing its influence on both the African and international stages.
