The CAF Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2025 set new digital engagement records. It generated 6.1 billion digital impressions and 5.2 billion video views globally. CAF shared the figures on its official social media handles on Wednesday. This performance surpasses previous tournaments, highlighting Africa’s growing digital football presence.
By comparison, AFCON 2023 recorded just 2.1 billion digital views. The 2025 edition nearly tripled that number, signaling a major growth in fan interest. CAF described this achievement as unprecedented, positioning African football on the global stage. Content from the tournament reached millions, including significant engagement from the African diaspora.
Breathtaking goals, dramatic moments, behind-the-scenes footage, and fan reactions went viral quickly. The tournament recorded 285 million engagements, demonstrating unmatched fan interaction and emotional investment. TikTok played a central role in this digital surge, driving over one million fan-generated videos. Fans used #TotalEnergiesAFCON2025 to celebrate goals, tactical insights, humour, music, and fashion.
These initiatives introduced AFCON to younger and new global audiences effectively. Morocco hosted the tournament from December 21, 2025, to January 18, 2026. Senegal won the championship, with Morocco second and Nigeria third. The competition showcased modern stadiums and performances by artists like Davido.
However, controversies arose, including refereeing disputes, VAR issues, and on-field altercations. CAF sanctioned Algeria, Senegal, Morocco, and several players for misconduct during the tournament. Overall, AFCON 2025 Morocco became a cultural and digital phenomenon beyond the football pitch.
