Moroccan Fans Clap Senegal's Anthem Ahead of AFCON Final: When Drama Meets the Final Whistle

The Moroccan crowd's reaction to Senegal's anthem before the Africa Cup of Nations final lit up social media with mixed signals and video clips.

What happened before the final

A number of outlets reported that Moroccan fans jeered the Senegalese national anthem during pre-match ceremonies, while other clips showed reactions that appeared to be applause and respectful listening. The coverage diverged across accounts, fueling online debate about fan behavior at a continental final.

The Egypt incident and the Nigeria match

This follows last Saturday's episode when Moroccan supporters reportedly booed the Egyptian national anthem before the Egypt-Nigeria third-place decider, a match Nigeria won on penalties after a goalless draw in AFCON 2025.

Meanwhile, a lighthearted poll asked: Can Mohamed Salah bring the AFCON trophy home for Egypt? The response was mixed, with fans joking that Cairo will never sleep if he scores with his left foot and his right one too.

And now, as the Senegal-Morocco final looms, the narrative continues to mix national pride with a dash of humor from the stands.

Punchline: If fan drama counted for something, we'd all have golden goals in our pockets.

Punchline: The only thing louder than the roars might be the snack sellers in the concourses.