Morocco AFCON 2025: Pan-African Road Trip Unites the Continent in Football Celebration

Africa is already vibrating to the rhythm of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, and from Cotonou, a bold new initiative has set the continent in motion. A dynamic caravan featuring more than 40 influential content creators and journalists has embarked on a symbolic road trip across over ten African capitals, all headed toward Morocco — host nation of AFCON 2025.

Known as “Destination Morocco 2025 – Land of Football,” the journey blends sport, culture, storytelling, and human connection. Covering thousands of kilometers, the team cruises through West Africa, with stops in Togo, Ghana, Côte d’Ivoire, Guinea, Senegal, and Mauritania before reaching Morocco, where preparations are accelerating for the tournament scheduled from December 21, 2025, to January 18, 2026.

A Pan-African Team on the Road With the People

This caravan brings together young digital creators, journalists, videographers, photographers and influencers from across Africa and France. Their mission: to tell the African football story like never before.

From every city visited, the team produces Reels, Stories and short documentaries, offering millions of followers an immersive, real-time experience. Their content captures the pulse of local cultures, the emotions of fans, and the stories that define Africa’s unshakeable love for the game.

At each border and in every capital, the team dives into traditions, legends and community life — showcasing an Africa that is vibrant, creative and united by football.

A Human Journey Rooted in Authenticity

This is not just a continental expedition. It is a human adventure built on connection. Choosing the road instead of the air keeps the caravan close to the people, allowing them to feel the heartbeat of each city and experience the AFCON spirit long before the opening whistle.

Each country visited adds a new chapter to the narrative of African football — its icons, its emotions, its iconic grounds and its fiercely loyal supporters. For the first time, this cultural wealth is being documented in real time and shared widely across the continent.

Morocco: Final Destination, Land of Football

The caravan’s arrival in Rabat will symbolize the unity of an entire continent preparing for its premier sporting event. With world-class infrastructure, a bold long-term vision, and unwavering investment in football development, Morocco stands today as a continental leader and a key hub for African sport.

The “Route of the AFCON” is already writing history. It sets the tone for a festive, unifying build-up to a tournament that promises to electrify the continent and deliver an unforgettable AFCON 2025.

Samuel Ahmadu

Samuel Ahmadu is a distinguished multimedia journalist and women's football expert with over 15 years of experience in the industry. On the back of domestic engagement since 2008, he began his international career journey at Goal.com in February 2014, where he served as an African women's football correspondent for nearly eight years. During his tenure at Goal.com, Samuel covered major events such as three Women's Africa Cup of Nations (2016, 2018, 2022) and the 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup in Canada plus 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia. His work at Goal.com earned him widespread acclaim, particularly for his in-depth profiles of African football stars, notably Asisat Oshoala, whose rise he documented from her early years to her breakthrough at the FIFA U20 Women's World Cup in 2014. Prior to his role at Goal.com, Samuel freelanced for various print and broadcast media outlets in Nigeria, including Graphics Newspaper, Radio Nigeria, Grace FM, and Savid Newspaper. His extensive experience and expertise led to his appointment to the Nigeria Football Federation's Standing Committee on Women's Football Development from 2016 to 2018. Since February 2018, Samuel has been the Social Media Manager for Nigeria's women's national teams.In 2019, Samuel joined the Confederation of African Football (CAF) as a women's football content contributor and was promoted to Women's Football Editor in 2021. His contributions to women's football continued as he worked as a Media Consultant for Content Creation and Editorials at the 2022 CAF Women's Champions League. Currently, Samuel also serves as the spokesman for the Nigeria Women Football League, further solidifying his influence and dedication to the growth of women's football in Africa.

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