AFCON 2025 in Morocco Breaks Digital Records with Billions of Views on Social Media

The AFCON 2025 held in Morocco set a new benchmark in African football's digital reach, garnering an unprecedented 6.1 billion digital impressions and 5.2 billion video views across social media platforms. The tournament, which ran from December 21, 2025, to January 18, 2026, attracted a massive audience, nearly tripling the viewership of the previous edition in 2023.

CAF hailed this achievement as a historic moment for African football, noting increased engagement from the African diaspora and millions of new users interacting with tournament content. The event featured modern stadiums, high-profile entertainment, and memorable football moments, with Senegal emerging as the champions, Morocco finishing as runners-up, and Nigeria claiming third place.

Notable cultural contributions included music performances by artists like Davido, enhancing the tournament's vibrant atmosphere. However, the event faced controversies, including disputes over refereeing decisions, VAR issues, and off-field incidents that drew criticism and debate throughout the competition.