The African Cup of Nations, taking place in Morocco until January 18, has garnered exceptional international media interest, setting new records and highlighting the significant global attention and increasing attractiveness of this continental event.
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has received over 5,400 media accreditation requests from around the world, a figure reflecting the immense international interest in this sporting event and the media stakes involved in this edition organized in Morocco. Due to this high demand and to enable as many journalists and media representatives as possible to cover the championship, CAF has extended the accreditation period, underscoring the growing global interest in what is considered one of the most anticipated editions in the history of African football. In this context, CAF and the local organizing committee of the Africa Cup of Nations have reiterated their commitment to providing top-tier services and support to accredited media covering the Africa Cup of Nations (Morocco 2025). In addition to the 3,800 journalists covering the 35th edition from Moroccan stadiums, the championship has ensured extensive global broadcast coverage through channels worldwide, including Channel 4, which has partnered with CAF to broadcast all Africa Cup of Nations matches for the first time in the UK. Alongside broadcasts in 54 African countries, 30 European countries will offer their audiences the chance to follow the tournament, a 'precedent' as confirmed by Véron Mosengo-Omba, CAF's Secretary General, during a recent press conference in Rabat to review Morocco's preparations. He also noted that CAF has received approximately 1,000 requests for television broadcast rights. The African football official explained that the media momentum, particularly on television channels, is 'unprecedented,' with matches broadcast to nearly 200 out of the 211 federations affiliated with FIFA. French-Moroccan journalist Saïd Amada stated in a press release that 'the media interest in this edition of the tournament is astonishing.' He added that he had never witnessed a championship attract such a large number of journalists, despite regularly covering the Champions League and many other international competitions. He further explained that 'with ideal working conditions for journalists and high-quality infrastructure for teams, I believe we are witnessing the best edition of the Africa Cup of Nations.' Cameroonian journalist Hubert Michel Kamini noted that this major edition of the Africa Cup of Nations will undoubtedly be the best in the competition's history, which explains the broad media interest from international outlets and the large number of journalists who have come to Morocco to cover it. Kamini emphasized that Morocco has mobilized significant resources to enable journalists to perform their duties under optimal conditions, both in terms of infrastructure and equipment. He added that the feedback from attending sports journalists confirms that the current Africa Cup of Nations is the largest edition in terms of media coverage. Indeed, 'CAN Morocco 2025' is a pivotal moment in the history of continental sporting events, with its exceptional nature extending beyond sporting success to include logistical readiness, infrastructure quality, ease of movement, and the capacity of host cities to manage an overwhelming influx of fans and media.
The Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco has established itself as a landmark event, not only for its sporting excellence but also for its seamless logistical organization, high-quality infrastructure, and efficient management of unprecedented crowds and media presence. The overwhelming international media interest and record number of accreditations are clear indicators of the tournament's growing global appeal and Morocco's capability to host major sporting events.