Africa Cup in Morocco.. Unprecedented Organization Sets the Continent Against Global Standards

The African continent is stepping into a new era of sporting excellence, as the current edition of the Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco represents an unprecedented pivotal milestone in the history of the tournament. Beyond the green pitch, the championship is witnessing a radical transformation in the philosophy of organization and logistical management; the Kingdom has succeeded in breaking traditional records of infrastructure by providing official stadiums that meet international standards and allocating an independent training ground for each national team, which has enhanced the quality of competition and placed the continent before "global standards" in management.

This new reality prompted Veron Mosengo-Omba, Secretary-General of the Confederation of African Football (CAF), to firmly assert that the "Morocco 2025" edition will be the best organized ever in the continent's history.

In this context, Mehdi Kaswa, a national sports analyst, said, "This edition will be exceptional by all measures; it brings together all participating teams under one ambition represented by winning the title," explaining in a statement to Hespress that "despite the differences that may characterize these teams in terms of player quality or human composition, the common denominator among them today is the availability of favorable conditions that allow everyone to compete under the best circumstances."

From the infrastructure perspective, Kaswa highlighted that "the positive role played by the sports facilities available in Morocco remains a decisive factor, as it is rare to witness official stadiums fully complying with the specifications set by the Confederation of African Football and possessing all the elements of success," considering this factor "a fundamental strength contributing to the success of this continental event."

He added that "the quality of training grounds also constitutes a distinctive factor; each participating team has been allocated an independent training stadium, which is unprecedented in the history of continental competitions." He confirmed that this "gives a positive impression to the various teams, allows them to work in a comfortable environment, and ensures smooth scheduling of training sessions according to a precise program coordinated with the coaching staff of the teams."

When discussing Morocco as a host country, Kaswa emphasized that "it can be considered an emerging power in organizing major sporting events globally," noting that "this edition of the Africa Cup of Nations serves as a real rehearsal for upcoming major events, foremost among them the 2030 World Cup." He mentioned that "the accumulation of organizational experience remains one of the positive factors within the Kingdom, especially since Morocco has previously organized and successfully hosted major competitions, leagues, and sporting events in recent years."

On the marketing and audience side, the national analyst pointed out that "the marketing aspect, which the Confederation of African Football is keen on, especially regarding audience attendance, is one of the bright points." He highlighted that "the football culture among the Moroccan public and the fans' enthusiasm for attending matches were reflected in the high demand for tickets, with an almost complete sell-out recorded, and all tickets placed on the official CAF platform were sold, which constitutes an additional positive indicator."

Regarding transportation, this edition, according to the same sports analyst, "features great fluidity between different cities; transportation is a key link in the chain of success for any continental or global sporting event." He explained that "the highways provide suitable conditions for smooth travel, and the roads within the cities have also witnessed clear dynamics in terms of development and rehabilitation, especially in the host cities of the tournament," pointing out that "the transportation system, whether land or air, has seen remarkable development, as Morocco now offers a significant number of daily flights between the Kingdom's cities, in addition to connections with multiple external destinations."

For his part, Adel Rahmouni, a sports journalist and media professional, said that "the Africa Cup of Nations edition to be held in Morocco is distinguished and exceptional for several reasons," foremost among them "the outstanding organization, where Morocco provided a high-level organization for the tournament, and the stadiums and infrastructure were excellently equipped, especially since the stadiums are equipped with the latest technologies to provide the best experience for the teams and fans."

Rahmouni added in a statement to Hespress that "the warm hospitality remains one of Morocco's strengths, given the good reputation of Moroccans for excellent hospitality, which made the teams and guests feel comfortable and welcomed during their stay in the country," expecting the tournament to witness strong competition and a high level of performance from the participating teams, which will add great excitement and thrill.

The advantages, according to Rahmouni, are not limited to the sporting aspect only but extend to "organizing cultural and artistic events that reflect Morocco's rich and diverse heritage, which increases the value of the African event." He also recalled that Moroccan fans will be present in large numbers and with great enthusiasm, "which will create a wonderful atmosphere in the stands and push the teams to give their best."

The same speaker pointed out that "technological development, through the use of modern technologies in refereeing and match monitoring, will contribute to improving the quality of play and ensuring sports justice," anticipating that the expected performance of the Moroccan national team will contribute to instilling a sense of pride and belonging among the audience, in addition to "achieving record numbers in audience attendance, reflecting the great passion for football in Morocco."