BeIN Sports confirms Jawad Badda’s role for the semi-finals
BeIN Sports has settled the ongoing debate about the suspension of Moroccan commentator Jawad Badda, affirming that he will comment on the AFCON 2025 semi-final featuring Morocco.
Badda has been calling Morocco’s games since the tournament began in his home country. In recent days, Moroccan outlets circulated reports alleging a suspension following his description of Cameroonian former international Carl-Toko Ekambi as “the legend” during the quarterfinal match.
According to Moroccan sources, the measure was tied to that remark and its perceived provocation of Algerian fans amid the tournament’s tense fan atmosphere.
Algeria were eliminated by Nigeria in the quarterfinals with a 2-0 defeat, a result that fed into the broader debate surrounding media comments and national loyalties during AFCON 2025.
BeIN Sports, via its official site, stated that Jawad Badda would indeed be on air for the Morocco vs Nigeria semifinal on Wednesday, effectively ending the suspicions about his participation.
The other semifinal pits Egypt against Senegal, with the winners meeting in the final on the following Sunday.
As the dust settles, the tournament’s narrative remains rich with rivalries between fans and commentators, a reminder that football isn’t just played on the pitch but debated in the media mix as well.
Punchline 1: If drama paid goals, Badda would be the top scorer of AFCON 2025. Punchline 2: Don’t worry if the mic gets loud—at least the VAR is not the only thing under review this week.
