Held in Morocco, the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations is already shaping up to be a historic moment for African football. Beyond the performances on the pitch, this edition has seen unprecedented media and public enthusiasm, as confirmed by the latest figures released this Wednesday by the Confederation of African Football (CAF).
According to the governing body of African football, the Morocco 2025 AFCON recorded over 6 billion cumulative digital views across all platforms and social media during the tournament. This is an absolute record that showcases the growing global appeal of African football.
CAF also indicates that the competition generated 5.2 billion video views, illustrating the massive enthusiasm from supporters and the now global reach of the event. In this regard, the organization claims that the AFCON is now the most followed continental football competition in the world, solidifying its role as an essential showcase.
The public interaction has also hit new heights, with nearly 285 million engagements recorded on social media. TikTok has been a true driver of this dynamic, standing out with over a million videos posted under the hashtag #TotalEnergiesAFCON2025, turning the AFCON into a genuine global cultural phenomenon.
These statistics confirm the spectacular rise of the Africa Cup of Nations, which has become a global event that transcends the sporting framework to unite fans of all generations, both in Africa and internationally.
With unprecedented mobilization, the 2025 AFCON marks a historic turning point for African football, affirming its status as a cultural and sporting showcase, both on the continent and globally.
