CAF President Patrice Motsepe has reaffirmed Morocco's role as the exclusive host of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), set to take place in Morocco from December 21, 2025, to January 18, 2026, addressing recent questions about the country's readiness amid ongoing protests led by the youth movement GenZ212. Speaking during the CAF General Assembly, Motsepe made the Confederation's position clear: «I had these questions about what's happening in Morocco and what our position is, and our position is very clear: Morocco is plan A, Morocco is plan B, Morocco is plan C», he said, emphasizing that Morocco remains the only plan for the tournament. CAF President Patrice Motsepe with clear message at the CAF General Assembly: "I had these questions about what's happening in Morocco and what our position is and our position is very clear: Morocco is plan A, Morocco is plan B, Morocco is plan C (with other words Morocco is… pic.twitter.com/oenZDoYTwq — ??????? ???????? ???? | ??? (@MFN_TW) October 6, 2025 He added that CAF is «absolutely confident» and will work closely with the Moroccan government and people to ensure «the most successful AFCON in history». For the past week, Morocco has witnessed youth-led demonstrations in several cities demanding improved public services, particularly in education and healthcare. Some of these protests have voiced criticism of spending on major sporting events such as AFCON 2025 and the 2030 World Cup, which Morocco is set to co-host, calling instead for greater investment in essential social sectors.
