CAN 2025 : le discours fort du président de la CAF à l’ouverture de la compétition
At the opening ceremony of the TotalEnergies 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, the president of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) delivered a speech of unity and continental pride, praising the central role of the Kingdom of Morocco in the development of African football.
Speaking on behalf of the teams representing fifty-four African nations, the CAF President expressed his sincere gratitude to His Majesty King Mohammed VI for his unwavering support and constant commitment to the development of African football. He also praised the Moroccan people's love of football, their hospitality, and their dedication to sporting and human values.
The CAF president expressed his profound gratitude to FIFA president Gianni Infantino, emphasizing his crucial role in strengthening African football's position on the world stage. He described this partnership as essential for the future of football on the continent. "Today, Morocco welcomes the world. Today, Morocco welcomes Africa," declared the CAF president, highlighting the Kingdom's ability to unite nations around the beautiful game. The 2025 Africa Cup of Nations aims to showcase the best of African football, bringing together the continent's greatest talents and some of the world's best players.
In his address, the CAF president emphasized the power of football as a unifying force, capable of transcending differences in origin, culture, and religion. He presented a vision of sport as a tool for bringing people together and promoting peace, both in Africa and globally.
Speaking about the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, the CAF president proudly recalled the historic journey of the Moroccan national team, which became the first African nation to reach the semi-finals of a World Cup. This achievement has strengthened the pride of the Moroccan people and the entire African continent.
The TotalEnergies 2025 Africa Cup of Nations is officially open
Concluding his speech, the CAF president, on behalf of the 54 member associations and African football, officially declared the TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations 2025 open, thus launching an edition under the banner of excellence, unity and the celebration of African football.
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