فاس نيوز ميديا جريدة الكترونية جهوية تعنى بشؤون و أخبار جهة فاس مكناس – متجددة على مدار الساعة
Des tentatives répétées de remise en cause du succès de l’organisation de la Coupe d’Afrique des Nations « Maroc 2025 », menées par certains médias algériens et nourries par des comportements isolés de groupes de supporters, ont suscité une large vague de dérision sur les réseaux sociaux, reflétant une conscience collective quant à la nature de ce discours et à ses limites, face à un consensus croissant sur la réussite organisationnelle et sportive du Maroc.
Repeated attempts to cast doubt on the success of hosting the Africa Cup of Nations “Morocco 2025,” led by certain Algerian media outlets and fueled by isolated behaviors from segments of supporters, triggered widespread mockery on social media, reflecting public awareness of the nature of this discourse and its limited impact, amid growing consensus on Morocco’s organizational and sporting success.
Selon des observateurs du paysage sportif, les media campaigns targeting the Moroccan national team, infrastructure, and reception facilities failed to withstand on-the-ground realities documented by international media cameras and testimonies from official delegations, causing these campaigns to lose much of their credibility and, in many cases, become material for satire and mockery on well-known Arab programs with a critical humorous tone.
According to sports observers, the media campaigns targeting the Moroccan national team, infrastructure, and reception facilities could not withstand the on-the-ground realities documented by international media and testimonies from official delegations, leading them to lose much of their credibility and often turn into material for satire on well-known Arab shows known for their critical humor.
Dans ce contexte, des acteurs de la société civile ont estimé que le doute systématique ayant accompagné la compétition traduit une incapacité à accepter la réalité sportive, où les résultats se décident par la performance et la préparation, et non par des discours complotistes ou la justification des échecs par des facteurs extérieurs au terrain. Les mêmes sources ont souligné que le Maroc, tant au niveau officiel que populaire, est resté attaché à l’esprit de fair-play et de respect, même lors des moments de controverse arbitrale, sans sombrer dans l’accusation ou l’invective.
In this context, civil society actors considered that the systematic doubt surrounding the tournament reflects an inability to accept sporting reality, where outcomes are decided by performance and preparedness, not by conspiracy narratives or justifying failure through factors outside the pitch. The same sources emphasized that Morocco, both officially and among its public, remained committed to fair play and respect, even during moments of refereeing controversy, without resorting to accusations or insults.
À l’inverse de ce discours, these actors highlighted that Morocco’s organization marked a pivotal milestone in the history of the continental tournament, in terms of stadium quality and equipment, smooth management, readiness of infrastructure and accommodation facilities, as well as the civilized conduct of Moroccan fans and their warm reception of African guests, giving AFCON the character of a true African celebration.
By contrast, these actors highlighted that Morocco’s organization represented a pivotal moment in the history of the continental tournament, in terms of stadium quality and equipment, smooth management, infrastructure readiness, and accommodation facilities, as well as the civilized behavior of Moroccan fans and their warm welcome to African guests, giving AFCON the spirit of a true African celebration.
Observers also noted that some provocative behaviors by limited groups of Algerian and Senegalese supporters, which attempted to disrupt the atmosphere of the tournament, remained isolated incidents that did not reflect the overall spirit of the event, and were handled in accordance with governing regulations, without affecting the general course of the competition or the image of the host country.
Observers also noted that certain provocative actions by limited groups of Algerian and Senegalese supporters, which sought to disrupt the tournament’s atmosphere, remained isolated cases that did not reflect the general spirit of the event and were dealt with according to regulations, without impacting the overall flow of the competition or the host country’s image.
Dans ce cadre, des voix issues des milieux des droits humains et des médias ont insisté sur le fait que le mélange de la politique et du sport constitue une trajectoire dangereuse qui sape les valeurs nobles du football, transformant la compétition en outil de confrontation plutôt qu’en pont de rapprochement entre les peuples. Elles ont appelé à privilégier le professionnalisme et les faits, au lieu de céder à un discours provocateur qui ne sert ni le sport ni les supporters.
In this regard, voices from human rights and media circles stressed that mixing politics with sport is a dangerous path that undermines football’s noble values, turning competition into a tool of confrontation rather than a bridge between peoples. They called for professionalism and reliance on facts, instead of yielding to inflammatory rhetoric that serves neither sport nor fans.
Les analyses convergentes ont conclu que le succès de la CAN « Maroc 2025 » ne constitue pas seulement une réponse concrète aux tentatives de perturbation, mais aussi un message fort adressé au monde, confirmant la pleine readiness of the Kingdom to host major international events, foremost among them the FIFA World Cup 2030, supported by accumulated organizational expertise, advanced infrastructure, and a clear vision positioning sport as a driver of development and a positive image for Morocco internationally.
Converging analyses concluded that the success of AFCON “Morocco 2025” was not only a practical response to attempts at disruption, but also a strong message to the world, confirming the Kingdom’s full readiness to host major international events—foremost among them the FIFA World Cup 2030—backed by accumulated organizational expertise, advanced infrastructure, and a clear vision that positions sport as a lever for development and Morocco’s positive international image.
Source : Fes News Media
