Morocco, AFCON, and the controversies that trailed Africa’s biggest football event

Visiting teams and fans have raised concerns around attending tournaments in Morocco, including security concerns and allegations of hostility

Originally published on Global Voices

Morocco vs Niger match in the 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers at the Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat. Image by Reda benkhadra via Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0 Deed).

When Senegal clinched the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) title with a 1-0 victory over hosts Morocco on January 18, 2026, the...