AFCON 2025: Morocco's Digital Blitz Delivers Unmatched Records
28 January 2026
The Africa Cup of Nations 2025, held in Morocco, smashed a string of record milestones.
Record-Breaking Metrics
According to the Confederation of African Football, the total views across CAF social channels topped 6.1 billion, making it the most-watched edition in African football history.
Video clips alone racked up 5.2 billion views, signaling massive momentum and growing global reach for the tournament.
Morocco's Role
The CAF also credited Morocco with a positive bid-building image, boosting the continent's football presence worldwide and fuelling fan passion both on the continent and abroad.
Africans abroad played a pivotal role, helping lure millions of new followers and pushing digital engagement to unprecedented levels.
CAF noted 285 million interactions across platforms, highlighting a rare spike in online participation.
TikTok led the digital scene, with users creating more than a million clips tied to the tournament, turning AFCON into a cultural phenomenon beyond the stadiums.
Digital Momentum and Global Reach
In addition, African diaspora communities worldwide amplified reach, turning the event into a truly global conversation.
Officials praised fans for positive online discourse and for showcasing a shared passion that transcends borders.
If goals were memes, Morocco just dropped a viral album.
Don't worry fans, the trophy is going by air miles—count them.
