AFCON 2025 in Morocco Sets Digital Record with Over 5 Billion Views, Senegal Emerges Champions

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) announced that the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025 held in Morocco set a digital record with over 5.2 billion video views across social media platforms, marking a significant increase from the previous edition. The tournament, which ran from December 21, 2025, to January 18, 2026, saw Senegal emerge as champions, with Morocco finishing second and Nigeria third.

The event featured modern stadiums, music performances by artist Davido, and a diverse range of content including goal celebrations, tactical analysis, humor, music, and fashion. Despite its success, the tournament was marred by controversies such as disputed referee decisions, altercations off the pitch, and reports of VAR malfunctions.

CAF sanctioned several players for misconduct during the event, reflecting the intense competition and emotions involved. The record-breaking engagement levels on platforms like TikTok highlighted the tournament's ability to reach a younger and broader audience globally.